2 c. cooked raisins
1 c. water that raisins were cooked in
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. flour

Mix all ingredients well. Add raisins. Mix, bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until done.