Ingredients

  • 1 lb. butter, softened
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 c. corn meal
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 12 eggs
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice or 1/4 c. rum
  • 1 c. raisins

Method

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, cornstarch and baking powder.
  • Add dry ingredients and eggs to butter mixture, alternating 1/2 cup flour, then 2 eggs, etc., mixing well with each addition until smooth and creamy.
  • Mix in lemon juice (or rum) and raisins.
  • Grease 2 (9 x 13-inch) pans or 1 (9 x 13-inch) and 2 (8 x 8-inch) square pans.
  • Pour batter into pans about 2/3 full.
  • Bake at 325° for 60 minutes, until toothpick inserted comes out clean.