Raisin Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
2 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg, well beaten

Preparation

Boil raisins and water slowly for 10 minutes, then add shortening.
Let cool, then add the sugar, flour, soda, spices and salt.
Beat all together, then add the egg.