1 1/2 c. Crisco
2 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
2 c. persimmon pulp
2 1/2 c. cake flour
2 c. pecans
2 c. raisins
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and beat. Add pulp. Fold in flour which has been sifted with soda and spices. Add nuts and raisins. Bake at 325 degrees in greased and floured tube pan. Bake about 1 1/2 hours.