Spitfire Cake.
1 cup sugar, 1 cup dripping, 1 cup currants, 1 cup sultanas, 1 cup hot water, ½ packet spice, ½ teaspoonful ginger, lemon peel to taste. Boil together 5 minutes and allow to cool. Add 2½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon soda dissolved in boiling water. Mix well and bake 1½ to 2 hours.