1 c. water
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. lard or shortening
1 1/2 c. raisins
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Boil the above together for 3 minutes. When cool, add: 1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in a little water 1 tsp. baking powder 2 c. flour

Pour in greased and floured 9"x13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes.