Easy Raisin Cake
["1 c. raisins", "1 c. sugar", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 c. water", "2 c. flour", "1 level tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. spices"]
["Boil the raisins, sugar, shortening and 1 cup water for 3 minutes; let cool.", "Add the flour, soda, salt and spices.", "Bake in very slow oven at 325\u00b0 for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until pulls from sides of pan, in a 9-inch square greased pan."]
["raisins", "sugar", "shortening", "water", "flour", "soda", "salt"]