Instructions: Beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar & beat till ight & fluffy & well combined. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the water, a little at a time, beating well after each addition. Finally mix in the raisins. Bake in a large greased loaf pan for 45 minutes at 325F.

MAPLE FROSTING: In saucepan cook 1-1/4 cups pure maple syrup to soft ball stage (238). Gradually add the hot maple syrup to 2 stiffly beaten egg whites, beating constantly with electric mixer. Stir in 1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar and beat till well blended.

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