1 box raisins in 2 cups water for 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and add 2 cups sugar and 3/4 cup shortening or butter. Let cool.

1 c. cold water
4 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt

Mix spices, soda, and salt in flour before adding. Grease and flour pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.