Hobo Can Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tsp. baking soda
2 c. raisins
2 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. light brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts
4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. rum (optional)

Preparation

Mix soda, raisins, rum and boiling water.
Cover and let set for 2 hours.
Mix all other ingredients.
Add to raisins, water and soda.
Divide batter into greased (three 1-pound) coffee cans. Bake at 325\u00b0 for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Remove from cans to wire rack to cool.
Place on side to slice.