- 8 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 cups sugar
- 2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
- 1/4 cup baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/2 cups shortening
- TOPPING:
- 3 cups raisins
- 3 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each cake):
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup water
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, milk powder, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Store in airtight containers in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. In a large bowl, combine the topping ingredients. Store in airtight containers in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.