1/2 c. shortening
1 c. water
1 c. raisins
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger

FROSTING:

Shortening
Confectioners' sugar
Coffee, instant or perked

Heat shortening, water and raisins until shortening melts. Set aside until cool. Dissolve 1 teaspoon baking soda in 2 tablespoons water and add to cooled mixture. mix dry ingredients to cooled liquid. Stir until blended. Bake in 9 x 13 inch pan at 325 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Frost with buttercream frosting made with coffee instead of milk.