Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round cake pans. Set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, shortening, hot water, raisins, cinnamon and cloves. Bring to a boil, ...

DESSERTEggless, Milkless and Butterless Raisin Spice Cake* 2 cups firm-packed light brown sugar* 1 / 4 cup vegetable shortening (like Crisco)* 1 cup hot water* 1 3 / 4 cups seedless raisins, chopped* ...