Boiled Cake
["1 lb. raisins or dates", "2 c. (heaping) sugar", "2 c. cold water", "1/2 c. melted shortening", "2 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. cloves", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1/2 tsp. salt", "4 c. flour", "1 tsp. nuts (if desired)"]
["Boil together raisins, sugar, water and shortening.", "Let cool. Add soda, cloves, nutmeg, salt and flour.", "Pour into 2 greased and floured loaf pans.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 to 55 minutes."]
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