1 lb. seeded muscat raisins
4 tbsp. shortening
1 c. white granulated sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking powder
4 c. flour

Cook raisins 10 minutes in 4 cups of water and allow to cool. Stir the dry ingredients into the raisins and water mixture, mixing well. Put into 2 loaf pans and bake 1 1/4 hours at 350 degrees. Test for fully done by using probe in center of cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.

NOTE: Candied fruit and nuts may be added to the mixture to make a delicious fruit cake.