Ingredients
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup water
1 cup raisins
1/3 cup shortening
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons hot water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a heavy saucepan, combine first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Cool. Place in a mixing bowl. Dissolve baking soda in hot water; add to mixing bowl. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to batter. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 45 minutes or until cake tests done. Serve with Hard Sauce (also found in Recipe Finder) if desired.
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