1 tbsp. shortening (Crisco)
1 c. sugar
3 c. seedless raisins (1 lb.)
1/2 tsp. cloves
3 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. water
1 c. coffee
1 tsp. baking soda

Combine shortening, sugar, raisins, spices, and salt with liquid in saucepan; boil 10 minutes. Cool. Add dry ingredients to raisin mixture. Blend well. Pour into loaf pan (9 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches). Bake in slow oven (325 degrees) for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Cool! Ice with frosting made by combining 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.