Poor Man'S Raisin Spice Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
2 c. water
2 eggs
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. raisin liquid
1 tsp. allspice

Preparation

Simmer raisins in water about 10 to 15 minutes. Cool. Stir dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
Make a well.
Put in well the raisin liquid (add water if necessary to make 1 cup needed), shortening and eggs.
Beat 1 minute.
Fold in raisins.
Use greased and floured 11 x 8 1/2-inch pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes in a 350\u00b0 oven.