Ingredients:

2 cups white sugar
½ cup shortening
2 cups water
1 pound seeded raisins
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
3 cups flour

 Directions:

Boil together 5 minutes: sugar, shortening, water and raisins. When cold, add remainder of ingredients. Bake in 350 degree oven.