Raisin Spice Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. raisins
2 c. cold water
1 heaping Tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
2 tsp. cloves
1 egg
2 tsp. soda in 1/2 c. boiling water
3 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cook first seven ingredients together and let come to a boil but do not boil.
When cool, add remaining ingredients.
Put in a 13 x 9-inch pan (batter will be thin).
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 minutes for aluminum pan, or 325\u00b0 for 25 minutes in glass pan.