1 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. vegetable shortening
1 1/4 c. water
2/3 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. water

2 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. powder

Boil together these ingredients for three minutes: sugar, vegetable shortening, 1 1/4 cup water, raisins, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon. Cool to slightly warm. Dissolve salt and soda in 2 tablespoons water and add to above mixture. Gradually add flour and baking powder while beating smooth after each addition. Bake in a greased and floured 8 x 8 inch pan in 325 degree oven about 45 to 50 minutes. Needs no frosting.