Ingredients:
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup raisins
Directions:
Cream shortening and sugar well.
Beat in egg.
Mix together flour, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg in another bowl.
In a measuring cup, mix together the milk and the cornstarch until smooth.
Using a wooden spoon (a mixer would toughen the cake), stir in the dry mixture, alternating with the wet mixture, to the butter mixture, until all is combined well.
Stir in the raisins.
Pour into a greased 9″ cake pan and bake at 350 F (preheated) for 25-30 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
Let cool in pan on a rack.
Servings: 9
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 45 min.