Canadian War Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 Tbsp. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 box seeded raisins
2 c. hot water
4 c. plain flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. hot water

Preparation

Mix the first 8 ingredients; boil for 5 minutes.
Let cool. Add plain flour.
Add baking soda in hot water.
Beat all ingredients until smooth.
Bake in 4 (9-inch) cake pans at 325\u00b0, until done, for 35 to 40 minutes.