Depression Cake

1 cup shortening
2 cups water
2 cups raisins
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups white sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions:
1-In a saucepan combine the shortening, water, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove form heat and let stand until cool.
2-Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch baking pan.
3-Stir the flour and baking soda into the cooled raisin mixture and mix until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
4-Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

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