Molasses Cake
["1 c. molasses", "1 c. water", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. ground cloves", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1 c. raisins (optional)", "1 heaping Tbsp. shortening", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 Tbsp. warm water", "2 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1 c. chopped nuts"]
["Put molasses, water, salt, spices and raisins in saucepan. Bring to boil; cook 3 minutes.", "Add shortening; let cool.", "Add baking soda dissolved in warm water.", "Add flour, baking powder and nuts.", "Stir to mix well.", "Pour into greased square or loaf pan. Bake at 325\u00b0 for 1 hour.", "No egg, no sugar and little shortening."]
["molasses", "water", "salt", "ground cloves", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "raisins", "shortening", "baking soda", "water", "flour", "baking powder", "nuts"]