Syrup Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. ribbon cane syrup
1/2 c. boiling water
2 1/4 c. flour
3/4 c. raisins

Preparation

Beat the egg until foamy.
Combine syrup and boiling water; when well mixed, add the shortening and stir until well blended. Mix in eggs.
Stir the dry ingredients together.
Set aside 1/2 cup of the dry mixture.
Combine the flour mixture and syrup mixture; beat until there are no lumps.
Dredge raisins in the flour mix and add to the batter.
Bake in a greased and floured tube pan in a moderate 350\u00b0 to 375\u00b0 oven until done.
Test at 1 hour to see if done.
It will pull away from pan (slightly) and spring back when touched lightly on top.