Leah Bean'S Raisin And White Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar well; add eggs and vanilla.
Beat well.
Add flour, baking powder and salt alternately with milk. Mix well after each addition.
Take out 2/3 of batter and place in separate bowl.
Add 2 teaspoons cinnamon and 1 teaspoon cloves. Divide this batter between 2 greased and floured cake pans.
To remaining 1/3 batter, add 1 tablespoon molasses and 1/2 cup ground raisins.
Pour this batter into a third greased and floured cake pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 30 minutes.
Frost this 3 layer cake with boiled frosting.