1 c. brown sugar
1 c. raisins
1 1/4 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Boil first 7 ingredients 5 minutes. Chill. Sift dry ingredients; stir into first mixture. Pour into greased, floured loaf pan. Bake in moderate oven 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes. Cool. Frost or serve plain. I use a cup of confectioners' sugar mixed to desired consistency with either orange or lemon juice.