Dark Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. raisins
2 c. water
1 c. cold water
2/3 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1 egg
5 c. flour
3 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 Tbsp. vanilla

Preparation

Boil raisins in 2 cups\twater for 15 minutes.
Let cool a little. Cream shortening,
sugar and egg together.\tSift dry ingredients together and add
to
raisins.\tBake in a moderate oven at 350\u00b0 for 35 to 40
minutes\tin 2 loaf pans, 9 x 5-inch (greased and floured).