Aunt Rosie'S Raisin Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
2 c. water
1 stick oleo
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sugar
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cook raisins in water for 10 minutes.
(Use saucepan big enough to mix cake in.)
Take off fire.
Add oleo that has been cut in fourths.
When cold, put in beaten egg and vanilla.
Then add sugar, flour, soda and salt.
Beat until smooth.
Put in pan and bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes or until it tests done in center. Nuts may be added.
When cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar or frost with favorite icing.