- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup lukewarm water
- 1/2 tsp soda
- 1 1/2 cup sifted soda
- 1/2 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1 egg beaten
Mix sugar, shortening and molasses, add water in which soda has been dissolved. Sift together spices and flour and add. Add fruit and nuts, and egg; mixing until blended.