Clarissa Roddy'S War Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 pkg. seedless raisins
2 heaping Tbsp. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
2 c. hot water
3 Tbsp. applesauce
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. boiling water
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Note:
Made during the war when milk, eggs and butter were all rationed.