Old Fashioned A & P Bar Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. water
2 c. raisins
1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
4 c. flour
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
2 eggs, beaten

Preparation

Simmer water and raisins in a medium saucepan for 10 minutes. Add shortening; let cool.
In a large bowl, sift together sugar, baking soda, flour, spices and salt. Stir in nuts, if desired. Add cooled raisin mixture; blend well.
Pour batter in a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake in preheated 350\u00b0 oven for 35 minutes.
Let cool completely. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting, if desired.
Serves 20 to 24.