Grandma Ryan'S Hoover Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. raisins
2/3 c. shortening
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/3 tsp. cinnamon
1/3 tsp. cloves
1/3 tsp. allspice
2 c. water
4 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 Tbsp. vanilla

Preparation

In saucepan, combine sugar, raisins, shortening, water and seasoning; bring to a boil slowly for 3 minutes.
Let cool.
Sift together dry ingredients.
Add vanilla and mix all ingredients together.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 minutes.
Makes 24 cupcakes or 2 loaf cakes.