Grandma Ryan'S Hoover Cakes
["2 c. sugar", "1 c. raisins", "2/3 c. shortening", "1 tsp. nutmeg", "1/3 tsp. cinnamon", "1/3 tsp. cloves", "1/3 tsp. allspice", "2 c. water", "4 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. baking powder", "2 tsp. baking soda", "1 Tbsp. vanilla"]
["In saucepan, combine sugar, raisins, shortening, water and seasoning; bring to a boil slowly for 3 minutes.", "Let cool.", "Sift together dry ingredients.", "Add vanilla and mix all ingredients together.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 minutes.", "Makes 24 cupcakes or 2 loaf cakes."]
["sugar", "raisins", "shortening", "nutmeg", "cinnamon", "cloves", "allspice", "water", "flour", "salt", "baking powder", "baking soda", "vanilla"]