Butterless, Eggless, Milkless Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. brown sugar, packed
2 c. hot water
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 pkg. seeded raisins
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Bring to a boil (5 minutes) all ingredients, except the flour and baking soda.
Cool completely.
Add flour and soda mixed in a teaspoon of hot water.
Put in greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for about 1 hour.
Test with toothpick.