Momma'S Depression Days Cake(Eggless, Milkless, Butterless) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
2 c. raisins
2 c. hot water
4 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
3 rounded tsp. spices (cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg) or 3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
2 1/2 to 3 c. all-purpose flour
1 rounded tsp. baking soda
1 c. nuts (optional)

Preparation

In saucepan, combine sugar, raisins, water, shortening, salt and spices. Bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes.
Let cool completely. Add baking powder, then flour.
Mix well.
Bake in a 325\u00b0 oven in a heavy baking dish or iron skillet (greased and floured) for 45 to 60 minutes.
Will be heavy textured like fruitcake.
Keeps well in cool place.