Big Raisin Cake(Frugal Fruit Cake) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. raisins
2 c. water
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. cold water or coffee
4 1/2 to 5 c. sifted flour
1 level Tbsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cloves
1 c. chopped walnuts or pecans

Preparation

Boil raisins in 2 c. water for 15 minutes.
Remove from stove.
Add next 3 ingredients to cooled raisins.
Add sifted dry ingredients and nuts.
Mix together well.
Grease 3 loaf pans, then dust with flour.
Bake slowly at 325 degrees for about 50 to 60 minutes.
Remove cakes from pan and cool right side up on rack. This cake will keep for several weeks and does not crumble when shipped.