2 c. flour
2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
1 c. sour milk
1 tsp. baking soda in 1/4 c. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla
Raisins (optional)

Blend together like pie crust, flour, brown sugar and shortening. Reserve 3/4 cup for topping. To the remainder add other ingredients. Pour in cake pan. Put topping crumbs on top and bake at 350 degrees approximately 20 minutes in 13 x 9 inch cake pan.