Poor Man's Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Boil together all ingredients.
2. 2
   Add water just enough water to cover raisins.
3. 3
   Boil until raisins are tender.
4. 4
   Cool.
5. 5
   Add 1 teaspoon baking soda and enough unbleached flour to make a stiff batter.
6. 6
   Pour batter into 9-inch round cake pan.
7. 7
   Bake in moderate oven until cake springs back when touched lightly (about 1 hour at 350F (180C) F).
8. 8
   Serve warm or cold with cream, custard sauce or powdered sugar frosting.
9. 9
   Walnuts may be added to batter just before baking.