Eggless Raisin Cake
["1 lb. raisins", "2 c. water", "1/2 c. shortening", "1/2 c. water (cold)", "1/2 c. sherry", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. ginger", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "2 tsp. baking soda", "4 c. sifted all-purpose flour", "1/2 tsp. cloves (optional)", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg (optional)"]
["Cook raisins in the 2 cups of water for 15 minutes.", "Add while hot the water and sherry; do not stir.", "Add salt, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda and flour.", "Stir this mixture well.", "Bake in large pan (lightly greased) at 375\u00b0 for 1 hour."]
["raisins", "water", "shortening", "water", "sherry", "salt", "ginger", "cinnamon", "baking soda", "flour", "nutmeg"]