Oatmeal Cake II

Step 1
Pour the boiling water over the quick oats and let stand for 20 minutes.

Step 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 13x15 inch baking pan .

Step 3
Cream the shortening with the sugar until light. Beat in the eggs. Then add the oats and vanilla, mixing well.

Step 4
Combine the baking soda, salt , cinnamon and flour. Mix until combined. Add the raisins to the flour mixture and coat well.

Step 5
Add the raisin and flour mixture to the oatmeal mixture and stir to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Step 6
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until a tester inserted near the center comes out clean. Dust with confectioners' sugar or serve with whipped topping, if desired.