2 c. raisins
2 c. boiling water
4 tsp. baking soda

Let stand overnight or 24 hours. While cooling DO NOT STIR!

4 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
4 tsp. oil

Mix dry ingredients, then add oil (will be thick). Grease 3 (1 pound) coffee cans and flour. Pour 1/2 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, then lower heat to 325 degrees and bake 30 minutes longer. (If desired, you may add walnuts.) Enjoy.