2 cups shortening 2 1/2 cups molasses 2 1/2 cups coffee 5 well-beaten eggs 2 3/4 quarts barley flour 2 1/2 cups sugar

5 1/2 tablespoons soda 1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon cinnamon

2 teaspoons cloves 2 teaspoons allspice 2 1/2 cups raisins

Cream sugar and shortening together; add eggs and molasses. Sift flour with spices, salt, and soda. Add to first mixture, alternating with coffee, then add raisins. Bake in loaves or sheets.