War Cake(Loaves) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. molasses
1 c. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. boiling water
2 c. raisins
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Place the 9 ingredients in large pan and boil, then let cool. Sift the 3 remaining ingredients, then add to cool mixture.
Place batter into well-greased loaf pans.
The mixture makes 2 loaves. Bake in a 325\u00b0 oven for 45 minutes.