Moist Raisin Cake

Cook: 1 c. raisins in 2 c. water until 1 c. water remains
Cream: 1 c. sugar, 1/2 c. shortening, 2 eggs
Add: raisins and liquid while warm
Sift in:
2 c. flour
1 t. soda
1/4 t. salt
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. cloves
1 t. allspice
1 t. vanilla

spread batter in 11x17 cookie sheet as though baking a cake
Bake at 350 about 15 minutes
(optional: spread while hot with a layer of thin powdered sugar glaze) Cut into bars or squares.

Carol Anne