1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. sour or buttermilk
1 egg
1 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cloves, ground
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. raisins

Preheat in 350 degree oven. Grease and flour 8x8 inch baking pan.

Cream shortening, sugar and egg. Sift dry ingredients. Add raisins to dry ingredients. Mix into egg mixture, adding milk. Bake 30-35 minutes.