Boiled Raisin Cake
["1 1/2 c. brown sugar", "1 1/2 c. seeded raisins", "1 1/2 c. water", "1/3 c. shortening", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. nutmeg", "1/4 tsp. cloves", "salt", "2 1/4 c. flour", "1 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. baking powder"]
["Boil together 3 minutes the first 8 ingredients.", "Cool.", "Sift together the remaining ingredients.", "Add to first part and bake. Can be used at holiday time for fruit cake.", "Improves with time. Can be made ahead to season."]
["brown sugar", "seeded raisins", "water", "shortening", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "cloves", "salt", "flour", "soda", "baking powder"]