2 tbsp. Crisco
1 whole egg
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon each ground cloves and nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla
1 cup raisins and/or nuts
1 can condensed tomato soup
1 teaspoon baking soda, mixed with 1/2 cup water

Combine water, baking soda and soup; reserve.

Cream shortening with sugar, adding sugar in stages then add egg. Sift all dry ingredients, add to creamed mixture.

Blend in soup mix and vanilla.

Bake in a greased cake pan 350°F for 45 minutes.

Submitted by: Chefnfly