POOR MAN'S CAKE

Steps:

• Boil together all ingredients.
• Add water just enough water to cover raisins.
• Boil until raisins are tender.
• Cool.
• Add 1 t baking soda and enough Unbleached flour to make a stiff batter.
• Pour batter into 9-inch round cake pan.
• Bake in moderate oven until cake springs back when touched lightly (about 1 hour at 350 degrees F).
• Serve warm or cold with cream, custard sauce or powdered sugar frosting.
• Walnuts may be added to batter just before baking.