Texas Pecan Cake
["1 lb. butter or margarine", "3 c. sugar", "7 eggs, separated", "5 c. enriched all-purpose flour", "1 qt. pecan pieces", "1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 4 Tbsp. warm water", "1 (2 oz.) bottle pure lemon extract", "1 lb. box raisins"]
["Cream butter and sugar well.", "Beat egg yolks well and add to butter and sugar mixture.", "Add a little flour, the soda dissolved in water and lemon extract.", "Add a little more flour."]
["butter", "sugar", "eggs", "flour", "pecan pieces", "baking soda", "lemon", "raisins"]