Poor Man'S Raisin Spice Cake
["1 c. raisins", "1 c. sugar", "2 c. flour", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. soda", "2 c. water", "2 eggs", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 c. raisin liquid", "1 tsp. allspice"]
["Simmer raisins in water about 10 to 15 minutes. Cool. Stir dry ingredients together in a large bowl.", "Make a well.", "Put in well the raisin liquid (add water if necessary to make 1 cup needed), shortening and eggs.", "Beat 1 minute.", "Fold in raisins.", "Use greased and floured 11 x 8 1/2-inch pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes in a 350\u00b0 oven."]
["raisins", "sugar", "flour", "salt", "soda", "water", "eggs", "shortening", "raisin liquid", "allspice"]