Leah Bean'S Raisin And White Cake

• 1 2/3 c. sugar
• 1 scant c. shortening
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 2 c. sifted flour plus 2 Tbsp.
• 4 tsp. baking powder
• 1 c. milk
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. cloves
• 1 Tbsp. molasses
• 1/2 c. ground raisins

1. Cream shortening and sugar well; add eggs and vanilla.
2. Beat well.
3. Add flour, baking powder and salt alternately with milk. Mix well after each addition.
4. Take out 2/3 of batter and place in separate bowl.
5. Add 2 teaspoons cinnamon and 1 teaspoon cloves. Divide this batter between 2 greased and floured cake pans.
6. To remaining 1/3 batter, add 1 tablespoon molasses and 1/2 cup ground raisins.
7. Pour this batter into a third greased and floured cake pan.
8. Bake at 350u0b0 for about 30 minutes.
9. Frost this 3 layer cake with boiled frosting.

sugar, shortening, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking powder, milk, salt, cinnamon, cloves, molasses, ground raisins

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=197163 (may not work)