Poor Man'S Fruitcake
["1 lb. box seedless raisins", "1 c. light brown sugar", "1/2 tsp. ground cloves", "3 tsp. ground cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg", "1/3 c. solid shortening", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2 c. water", "3 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 c. coarsely chopped nuts", "1 c. candied fruit (optional)"]
["Measure first 8 ingredients into a large saucepan and simmer together over low heat for 5 minutes.", "Cool.", "Sift flour, baking powder and baking soda together.", "Add to first mixture.", "Fold in nuts and candied fruit.", "Pour into 2 loaf pans that have been greased and lined with wax paper or into a prepared tube pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until cake tests done.", "If raisins and fruit on top of cake begin to brown too much, cover with foil.", "Serve plain or frosted or with a hard sauce or lemon sauce."]
["raisins", "light brown sugar", "ground cloves", "ground cinnamon", "ground nutmeg", "solid shortening", "salt", "water", "all-purpose", "baking soda", "baking powder", "nuts", "candied fruit"]