1/3 c Shortening
1 1/3 c Sugar
2 1/2 c White flour
4 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1 c Water
1 c Raisins
MAPLE FROSTING
1 1/4 c Pure maple syrup
2 Stiffly beaten egg whites
1/4 c Sifted powdered sugar
From: marthahs@ix.netcom.com (Martha Sheppard )
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 1996 17:31:54 -0700
Beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar & beat till ight & fluffy & well
combined. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the water, a little at a
time, beating well after each addition. Finally mix in the raisins. Bake in
a large greased loaf pan for 45 minutes at 325F.
Yields
12 Servings