Mom'S Raisin-Spice Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. raisins
2 c. light brown sugar
2 c. cold water
3/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
4 c. flour
3/4 c. shortening
2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. boiling water
1 tsp. vanilla or lemon flavoring

Preparation

Boil together first 4 ingredients.
Let cool, then add cinnamon, cloves, flour and shortening.
Dissolve baking soda in boiling water and add to batter.
Add vanilla or lemon flavoring (lemon juice is best).
Bake in 9 x 13-inch pan at 325\u00b0 for 40 to 50 minutes.