Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6         empty 15 oz cans, thoroughly washed and labels removed

1         lb            raisins
2         cup           boiling water
2         tsp           baking soda
2         heaping tbsp  shortening

2         eggs
2         cup           sugar
2         cup           flour
1         tsp           salt
4         tsp           cinnamon
1/2       cup           chopped nuts, if desired

Preparation:

Mix together the first 4 ingredients and let set overnight. Mix together the remaining ingredients plus the raisin mixture. Oil the 6 cans and fill with the dough, slightly over half full. Bake at 350 °F for 60 minutes. Serve hot or after cooled.