Eggless, Milkless, Butterless Cake
["2 c. white sugar", "2 c. water", "2 heaping Tbsp. shortening", "1 lb. raisins", "3 tart apples", "1 tsp. each soda, salt, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg", "3 c. flour"]
["Boil the sugar, water, shortening, raisins and apples together for 5 minutes. When cool, add the remaining ingredients.", "Bake in a thick sheet in a slow oven."]
["white sugar", "water", "shortening", "raisins", "apples", "each soda", "flour"]