1 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. cold water
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. salt or less
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda

Cook raisins, water, shortening and cinnamon together until there is only about 1 cup of juice remaining. Mix in remaining ingredients. Spread in 9 x 13 inch pan, bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. May be iced or sprinkled with powdered sugar.