Orta De Pasa

Ingredients

 * 3/4 c Sugar
 * 2 ea Eggs; beaten
 * 1/2 c Water
 * 2 c Flour
 * 1 T Cornstarch
 * 1 1/2 t Cream of tartar
 * 1 c Raisins, seedless
 * 1 1/2 t Baking soda
 * 1/2 c Pecans; chopped
 * 1/2 c Milk
 * 1/2 c Butter
 * 1 t Vanilla
 * 1/2 c Brown sugar, dark

Directions

 * 1) Combine 1/2 cup sugar, water and cornstarch, mix well and cook over low heat until mixture thickens ... about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add raisins, pecans and set aside.
 * 2) Beat butter until soft, add remaining sugar and brown sugar. Beat until smooth. Add eggs and beat well.
 * 3) Sift together flour, cream of tartar and baking soda. Add to butter mixture along with milk and vanilla. Beat until a smooth batter forms.
 * 4) Preheat oven to 350F. Spoon half of batter into greased 8 inch square pan. Spread raisin-pecan mixture over the batter and cover with remaining batter.
 * 5) Bake 40 minutes or until cake test comes out clean.