Papaya Sauce Cake

• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 c. diced ripe papaya
• 3 c. enriched flour
• 2 tsp. soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ginger
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 c. raisins

Cream shortening and sugar for 15 minutes; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add papaya and beat well. Sift dry ingredients together and add with water and lemon juice. Fold in raisins. Pour into an oiled and floured 9 x 12 x 2 inch pan. Bake at 325 degrees F. for 45 to 50 minutes.

Yield: 12 servings.