My Mother'S Depression Cake(No Eggs) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
1 c. sugar
1/3 c. shortening
1 c. cold water
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. nuts, if desired

Preparation

Boil together raisins, sugar, shortening and water for 5 minutes.
Cool and add remaining ingredients.
Pour into greased 9 x 9-inch pan and bake at 350\u00b0 until done (pulled away from pan, etc.) about 35 to 40 minutes.