1 c. packed brown sugar
1 1/4 c. hot water
1/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cold water
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder

Combine sugar, water, shortening, raisins and spices into a 2 quart saucepan. Boil, uncovered for 3 minutes. Let cool. Add salt and soda dissolved in cold water. Sift flour and baking powder together. Gradually stir into pan. Turn into greased and floured 8"x8"x2" pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 50 minutes or until done. This will serve six.