Boiled Raisin Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. raisins
2 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs, beaten
3 c. flour
1 heaping tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
dash of salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. ground cloves
chopped nuts (if desired)

Preparation

Boil water; add raisins and let soak until plump.
Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs.
Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices.
Add to creamed mixture alternately with raisins and water.
Mix very well.