War Cake
["2 c. brown sugar", "4 tsp. hot water, divided", "2 tsp. shortening", "1/2 to 3/4 c. raisins", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. cloves", "1 tsp. baking soda", "3 c. flour"]
["In medium saucepan, mix brown sugar, 2 teaspoons hot water and shortening.", "Add raisins, salt, cinnamon and cloves.", "Boil ingredients for 5 minutes after it first bubbles.", "Remove and let cool completely (important)."]
["brown sugar", "hot water", "shortening", "raisins", "salt", "cinnamon", "cloves", "baking soda", "flour"]