Eggless, Milkless, Butterless Cake

1 c Brown sugar

1 c Water

1 c Raisins

2 Level tbsp. drippings

1/2 ts Salt

1 1/2 c Sifted all-purpose flour

3/4 ts Soda

1/2 ts Ginger

1 ts Cinnamon

Cook together sugar, water, raisins, drippings and salt. Let cool. Sift together flour, soda, ginger and cinnamon. Stir into the cooled cooked mixture. Mix well. Bake 1 hour at 350F in a greased loaf pan. To make a delicious fruit cake add a cup of chopped dates, 1 cup mixed peel, 1/2 cup nuts or drop by teaspoonfuls on a cookie sheet and bake 15 minutes.Source: Heritage Recipes ch. -----