Molasses Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. molasses
1 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. raisins (optional)
1 heaping Tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. baking soda
1 Tbsp. warm water
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Put molasses, water, salt, spices and raisins in saucepan. Bring to boil; cook 3 minutes.
Add shortening; let cool.
Add baking soda dissolved in warm water.
Add flour, baking powder and nuts.
Stir to mix well.
Pour into greased square or loaf pan. Bake at 325\u00b0 for 1 hour.
No egg, no sugar and little shortening.