Poor Man'S Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
2 c. water
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. raisins
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

In large saucepan, simmer sugar, water, shortening and raisins for about 6 to 8 minutes.
Cool 10 minutes.
Blend the remaining ingredients and stir into mixture.
Pour into well-greased and floured 13 x 9-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes or until done.
Cool and dust with powdered sugar.