1 c. water
1 c. raisins
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/3 c. shortening

Combine water, raisins, sugar, shortening, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and salt in saucepan. Bring to boil and continue boiling for 3 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.

Sift together flour, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside until liquid mixture has completely cooled.

Add dry ingredients to cooled liquid mixture and stir well.

Pour mixture into a 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch pan or for a shallower cake, onto a cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Delicious plain or with a white frosting.

Don't be fooled by the title - because although it does not contain eggs or milk, it is delicious and goes a long way for any occasion or gathering. The recipe goes back a long way and I remember what a treat it was for us kids during the depression when my poor mother could hardly put food on the table for us.