Depression Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
1 c. water
2 c. flour
1/2 c. cold water
1/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

In a large saucepan, put raisins and 1 cup water.
Bring to a boil, turn down heat and simmer 15 minutes.
Add shortening, let melt.
Add 1/2 cup cold water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt and baking soda.
Mix well.
Add flour; mix well.
Put in lightly greased and floured square pan.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 30 to 40 minutes until done.