Poor Man'S Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. water
1 c. shortening
1 c. raisins
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. nuts, fine chopped

Preparation

Bring sugar, cinnamon, water, shortening and raisins to a boil over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm at least, or until cold.
Mix remaining ingredients in large bowl.
Add cooled mixture and stir well.
Bake in loaf pan that has been greased and floured.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 40 minutes.