Raisin Spice Cake (Microwave) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups raisins
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup molasses
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation

Mix the raisins, brown sugar, water, shortening, molasses and spices in a microwaveable container.
Microwave on high for 5-7 minutes until it is boiling.
Cool slightly.
Mix the flour and baking soda together.
Add to the raisin mixture.
Pour into a greased 8 inch microwave pan and bake on HIGH 5 minutes or until the centre is done (test with a toothpick).
Tastes great with a brown sugar icing.