Yum-Yum Or Poor Man'S Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 (12 oz.) pkg. raisins
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. hot water
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon extract
1 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

Cook raisins, shortening, brown sugar, water and spices for 5 minutes.
Cool.
Sift together flour, soda, baking powder and salt.
Add to cooked mixture.
Mix, stir in flavoring and nuts. Bake in slow oven 325\u00b0 for 45 minutes.
Set aside for at least 2 days.
Serve in thin slices as fruit cake or just cut in squares.