Grace Haley'S War Cake
["2 c. sugar", "2 c. water", "2 Tbsp. shortening", "1 pkg. raisins", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. nutmeg", "1 tsp. cloves", "1 tsp. salt", "3 1/2 c. flour", "1 rounded tsp. baking soda"]
["Note:", "The addition of 1 cup walnuts and a tub of candied fruits makes an excellent fruit cake."]
["sugar", "water", "shortening", "raisins", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "cloves", "salt", "flour", "baking soda"]