1 box raisins
3 c. water
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda

Boil raisins and 2 cups water 15 minutes. Then add 1 cup cold water. Mix sugar, spices, soda, salt and shortening. Add raisin mixture then flour. Pour in 9 x 13 x 2 inch greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees until knife comes out clean, about 45 minutes.