Eggless, Butterless, Milkless Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. brown sugar
2 c. water
2 c. raisins
2/3 c. lard
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
pinch of salt
2 tsp. baking soda
4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Combine brown sugar, water, raisins, lard, spices and salt in saucepan.
Boil 3 minutes, then cool.
When cool, add baking soda dissolved in hot water.
Sift together flour and baking powder. Add to liquid mixture.
Bake in a moderate oven.