2 c. brown sugar
2 c. hot water
2 tsp. shortening
1 c. raisins
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. hot water
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves

Combine sugar, 2 cups water, shortening, raisins, salt, cinnamon and cloves. Boil for 5 minutes after it begins to bubble. When mixture is cold (must be cold), add flour and soda that has been dissolved in 2 teaspoons hot water. Mix well. Pour into greased baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Let cool. Keeps about 1 week.