Morivan Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. water
1 1/2 c. raisins
1/3 c. shortening
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. warm water
1 tsp. soda
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Combine first 8 ingredients in a saucepan; mix well.
Bring to boil over medium heat.
Boil for 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool.
Combine water and soda; mix well.
Add to cooled brown sugar mixture.
Set aside.
Sift flour and baking powder together; gradually add to brown sugar mixture. Mix well until blended.
Spoon into greased 9-inch square pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until done.
Cool thoroughly before cutting into squares.