Butterless, Eggless, Milkless Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 c. brown sugar, packed firm
    1 1/4 c. water
    1/3 c. vegetable shortening
    2/3 c. raisins
    1/2 tsp. nutmeg
    2 tsp. cinnamon
    1/2 tsp. ground cloves
    1 tsp. salt
    1 tsp. baking soda
    2 tsp. water
    2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
    1 tsp. baking powder
Preparation
    Boil brown sugar, 1 1/4 cups water, shortening, raisins and spices together for 3 minutes.
    Cool.
    Add salt and baking soda, which has been dissolved in 2 teaspoons water.
    Gradually add the flour and baking powder, which have been sifted together, beating smooth after each addition.
    Bake in a greased and floured 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan in a moderate (325\u00b0) oven about 50 minutes or until done.
    Needs no frosting.

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