Using 1 pan mix 2 cups of brown sugar, 2 cups of hot water and 2 teaspoons of shortening in a medium size saucepan. Add 1/2 to 3/4 cup raisins and 1 teaspoon each of salt, cinnamon and cloves. Boil this for 5 minutes after it first bubbles. Remove from stove and cool.

After cooling, add 3 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon of baking soda that has been dissolved in a couple of teaspoons of hot water. Mix well. Pour into greased tube pan and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees.