Pecan Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Mix raisins and pecans together and sprinkle with a little flour.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Mix thoroughly all dry ingredients.
4. 4
   Cream butter; add sugar and cream well.
5. 5
   Beat eggs well with a fork and add slowly to butter-sugar mixture; mix well.
6. 6
   Add molasses and apple juice.
7. 7
   Fold in dry ingredients; add nuts and raisins. Bake at 300° for 3 hours.
8. 8
   (I make this in two angel food cake pans and bake 1 1/2 to 2 hours.)
9. 9
   When cool, wrap in cloth soaked in apple juice for at least two weeks before serving.