Raisin "Depression" Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
2 c. water
1/2 stick butter or margarine
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda

Preparation

Notice:
No eggs or milk (or butter if you used lard).