Boiled Raisin Cake(Jesus Cake) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. water
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg

Preparation

Combine raisins, shortening and 1 cup water.
Heat to boiling point; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
Let cool to room temperature.
Sift dry ingredients together.
Beat egg in a medium size bowl.
Beat in remaining 1/2 cup water and cooled raisin liquid.
Mix in dry ingredients gradually; beat until smooth.
Stir in cooled raisin mixture.
Pour batter into greased 8-inch square pan.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in a 350\u00b0 oven.