1/2 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 can tomato soup
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Blend shortening and sugar. Mix tomato soup and baking soda together. Add to shortening-sugar mixture. Sift dry ingredients and add to first mixture. Stir in raisins and nuts. Pour into a greased and lightly floured loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Frost when cake is cool.

Frosting
3 ounces cream cheese
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract