2 c. raisins
2 c. boiling water
4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. oil
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. sugar
4 c. flour

Pour boiling water over raisins. Add soda and let stand overnight. Add oil, salt, sugar and flour. Mix thoroughly. Bake in three 1 pound coffee tins at 350 degrees for 1 hour or longer. Test for doneness. Slice and spread with butter. Wonderful when warm.