Eggless Raisin Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. raisins
2 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. water (cold)
1/2 c. sherry
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. cloves (optional)
1/2 tsp. nutmeg (optional)

Preparation

Cook raisins in the 2 cups of water for 15 minutes.
Add while hot the water and sherry; do not stir.
Add salt, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda and flour.
Stir this mixture well.
Bake in large pan (lightly greased) at 375\u00b0 for 1 hour.