Poor ManS Raisin Spice Cake

Ingredients

• 1 c raisins
• 1 c sugar
• 2 c flour
• 14 tsp salt
• 1 tsp soda
• 2 c water
• 2 eggs
• 12 c shortening
• 1 c raisin liquid
• 1 tsp allspice

Directions

1. Simmer raisins in water about 10 to 15 minutes Cool Stir dry ingredients together in a large bowl
2. Make a well
3. Put in well the raisin liquid add water if necessary to make 1 cup needed shortening and eggs
4. Beat 1 minute
5. Fold in raisins
6. Use greased and floured 11 x 8 12-inch pan Bake 35 to 40 minutes in a 350 oven