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

In a saucepan, mix together the first 4 ingredients, letting it barely come to a boil; remove from heat and cool. Add the dry ingredients and mix.

Bake until done at 350°F in a greased, lined bread pan.

A sauce frosting of confectioners sugar and milk may be poured over the cake when cool.