2 c. raisins
2 1/2 c. boiling water
3 tsp. (level) baking soda

1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. oil
4 c. flour

Soak raisins in water and soda overnight. Next morning add remaining ingredients. Fill 3 or 4 one pound tin cans, one half full. Bake 45 minutes in 350 degree oven. Cool before removing from can.