The first day: Add to batter (starter):

1 c. flour
1 c. milk

Stir well and cover with cloth.

Day 2, 3 and 4: Stir well once daily.

Day 5: Add:

1 c. sugar
1 c. flour

Mix well.

Day 6, 7, 8 and 9: Stir once daily.

Day 10: Take out 3 cups of batter and give 1 cup to 3 friends with a set of directions. To the rest of the batter add (stirring by hand):

2 c. flour
2/3 c. oil
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs

Mix well then stir in:

1/2 c. raisins
20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained

Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Make topping from:

1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 tbsp. flour

Mix well and sprinkle on top of batter, place cookie sheet under pan; cake may overflow when baking. Bake 40-60 minutes. Topping will sink during baking.