French Army Cakes

FRENCH ARMY CAKES
as made in France

Boil 5 minutes the following:
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups hot water
1 box raisins
2 tablespoons shortening
Cool, and add the following:
1 teaspoon cloves
3 cups flour (or 2 cups wheat flour)
1 teaspoon cinnamon flour
1 cup graham
Grated nutmeg in a teaspoon
1 teaspoon soda

hot water

Bake in slow oven for about 1 hour. Use a pan with
center spout. This cake is better if not cut when fresh.