Spiced Cupcakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
3 1/2 c. flour
2 1/2 c. raisins
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Cook the raisins in 3 cups water and boil for 5 minutes; drain and cool.
To 1 1/2 cups raisin water, add baking soda.
Then alternately add flour, spices and nuts along with the raisins. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 30 minutes.
Tastes real good with a buttercream frosting.