Boiled Raisin Cake

(Fanny Heal)

1 cup raisins
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups flour
1 egg
1 tsp baking soda

Cover raisins with water and let simmer 20 minutes until juice has reduced to 1/2 cup. Mix sugar, butter and beaten egg. Then add 1/2 cup of juice with a teaspoon of baking soda. Then mix in flour. Add raisins to mix at the end and fold in evenly Bake in a 350F oven about 30 to 40 minutes. Top of cake should bounce back when pressed. When a knife is inserted into the center of the cake it should come out clean. Cake may be served as is in slices or can be iced and cut into serving squares. This is easy to use for lunches or picnics as it travels well and stays moist for several days.