1/2 c. sugar
1 c. milk
1 c. plain flour

Put in large container, cover. Put in refrigerator.

Day 2, 3, and 4 - stir; base will be bubbly.

Day 5 - add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup milk and stir well and cover.

Day 6, 7, 8, and 9 - stir and cover.

Day 10 - add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk; stir well. Remove 3 cups base and give away. To remaining base add:

1 1/4 c. sugar
2/3 c. oil
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla or almond

Use 2 loaf pans or 1 bundt pan. Well greased. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes; you may add nuts, raisins, bananas, 1 cup applesauce, figs, pumpkin or coconut.

Before baking, mix: (if desired)

1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. nuts
1 tbsp. flour

Use as a topping; spread evenly over cake. You can also glaze after baking if desired.