Raisin Cake From The Pantry   Ingredients and Directions 1 cup dried raisins 1 cup light or dark brown sugar -- (packed) 1 cup water or milk 1/2 cup vegetable shortening or butter 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and ginger 2 cups sifted flour -- resifted with 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup walnuts -- chopped Combine the raisins with sugar, water, shortening and spices and simmer for a m inute. Cool to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Lightly grease a 9inch square baking pan. Comb ine cooled raisin mixture with flour and nuts. Transfer to baking pan and bake 1 hour or until a toothpick when inserted in the center comes out dry. Cool in pan and cut into squares Back To Cakes and Bakery Delights Recipes Feel Free To Email Me Anytime Back To The Index Page