World War Cake(Copyright 1908 - 1933) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. water
1 c. seeded raisins
2 oz. citron, cut fine
1/3 c. shortening
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. vanilla
5 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Boil together for 3 minutes the sugar, water, fruit, shortening, spices and salt.
Let cool, then add the flour and baking powder, sifted together and the vanilla.
Mix well and bake in a well-greased loaf pan in moderate oven for about 45 minutes.