CAKE:

1 c. seedless raisins
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. boiling water
2 eggs (yolks)
Mayonnaise
1 c. sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
1 c. chopped pecans

FROSTING:

1 1/2 c. light brown sugar
2 egg whites
1/3 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of salt
Save 1 c. chopped pecans

Put first 3 ingredients into large bowl and let stand until lukewarm. Into bottom of measuring cup put 2 egg yolks then fill to 3/4 cup level with mayonnaise. Add this to raisin mixture. Add sugar, sifted flour, chopped pecans. Mix well and pour into 3 (9 inch) pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Will be dark brown when cooked.

Cook frosting ingredients 7 minutes in double boiler, whipping steadily. Then add pecans and frost cake.