Poorman cake

1/2 c. margarine
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
3 c. flour
1 t. baking soda
1 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. cloves (ground)
1/2 t. allspice
2 T. cocoa
1 t. vanilla
1/2 c chopped nuts, opt
1 c raisins
3 c. water

Boil raisins in water for 5 minutes. Drain liquid into bowl and save. Set raisins and liquid to cool. cream margarine, shortening and sugar well. Alternately add dry ingredients and raisins and raising liquid. mix well. Bake in greased pan at 325 for 45-60 minutes. Cake ripens and is more moist if baked the day before.