Eggless, Butterless And Milkless Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. brown sugar
2 c. hot water
2 Tbsp. shortening
3/4 tsp. salt
1 (16 oz.) pkg. raisins
3/4 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. flour
1 tsp. soda

Preparation

Boil together sugar, water, shortening, salt, raisins and spices for 5 minutes; cool.
When cold, add soda (dissolved in 1 teaspoon hot water) and flour.
Stir to mix well.
Grease lightly a 9 x 13-inch pan or 2 loaf pans; line with wax paper.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 45 minutes.