Raisin Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. raisins
1 c. cold water
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cloves
1 Tbsp. soda, level

Preparation

Boil raisins 20 minutes in 2 cups water, stir in shortening, and add one cup of cold water.
Sift all dry ingredients together except the soda and add to the raisin mixture.
Dissolve 1 level tablespoon soda in 1 tablespoon boiling water and add to the batter.
Pour into tube pan and bake 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.
Do not over bake.
The cake should be at least a day old before serving to obtain full flavor.