1 c. shortening
6 eggs
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. nutmeg
1 pt. pecan halves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. molasses (may substitute dark Karo)
5 c. seedless raisins
1 1/2 c. sugar

Work shortening with spoon until creamy and fluffy. Add sugar gradually while continuing to work with spoon until light. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift together flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Set 1/2 cup flour mixture aside and add rest to shortening mixture, beating until smooth. Stir in molasses. Mix 1/2 cup flour mixture with raisins and pecans; stir into batter. Line bottom of tube pan with wax paper or spray with Pam. Pour cake into pan and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 45 minutes.