Nana's Eggless, Milkless, Butterless Cake

Difficulty: Easy - for beginners
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Ingredients

1 c brown sugar
1 1/4 c water
1 c seedless raisins
2 oz citron cut fine
1/3 c shortening
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
2 c flour
5 tsp baking powder

Method

Boil water, sugar, fruit, shortening, salt, and spices together in a saucepan. Heat for 3 minutes.

When cool, add flour and baking powder. Mix well.

Bake in a loaf pan in a moderate oven about 45 minutes.