1 (1 lb.) box raisins
2 c. water
2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. allspice or cloves

Cook above ingredients 10 minutes, then cool. After cooling, add 1 teaspoon baking soda (mixed in 1/4 cup water); add to above mixture. When mixed well, add 3 cups flour. Pour in greased and floured tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for at least 60 minutes.