- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon water
- NUTMEG SAUCE:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Combine first eight ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in flour, baking powder, and baking soda dissolved in the tablespoons of water. Mix well. Spread into a greased 8-in. x 8-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until thickened. Serve cake warm or room temperature with warm sauce.