Boiled Raisin Cake
["2 c. cold water", "2 heaping Tbsp. shortening", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "1/2 pkg. raisins", "1 tsp. baking soda", "3 c. flour", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. cloves", "scant tsp. nutmeg", "1/2 tsp. salt"]
["Mix first 4 ingredients in saucepan and bring to a boil.", "Boil 5 minutes and then cool.", "And add to rest of ingredients.", "Mix well.", "Bake at 300\u00b0 until done."]
["cold water", "shortening", "sugar", "raisins", "baking soda", "flour", "cinnamon", "cloves", "nutmeg", "salt"]