1. 1 1/2 c. raisins
2. 1/2 c. shortening
3. 3/4 c. sugar
4. 1 tsp. vanilla
5. 3 eggs
6. 2 c. sifted flour
7. 1 tsp. baking soda
8. 1 tsp. salt
9. 1 c. dairy sour cream
10. 1 tsp. baking powder
11. Pecan praline mix

Chop 1 lightly. Beat 2, 3, and 4 until fluffy. Add 5 one at a time. Stir in 1.

Resift 6 with 10, 7, and 8. Add to raisin mix alternately with 9.

Spread half of batter in greased and floured 9 or 10 inch tube pan. Sprinkle with half of 11; repeat layers.

Bake 50 minutes at 350 degrees or until cake tests done. Cool in pan ten minutes; turn onto rack. Serve warm or cold.

PECAN PRALINE MIX:

Rub together until well mixed:

1/3 c. butter
2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. coarsely chopped pecans