Ingredients

• 2 c. Cake flour; sifted
• 2 tsp. Baking powder
• 3/4 tsp. Salt
• 1 1/4 c. Sugar
• 1/2 c. Shortening; (emulsifier type
• 1 tsp. Vanilla
• 2 Eggs; unbeaten
• 3/4 c. Milk
• 1 1/2 tbs. Molasses
• 1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. Cloves
• 1/8 tsp. Nutmeg
• Raisin Filling:
  • 1 tbs. Cornstarch
  • 1/3 c. Sugar
  • 1 dash Salt
  • 1/2 c. Raisins; chopped fine
  • 1 tsp. Lemon juice
  • 2/3 c. Water
  • 1/4 tsp. Grated lemon rind
  • 1 tsp. Butter
• Lemon Icing:
  • 1/2 tsp. Grated lemon rind
  • 1 tbs. Butter or margarine
  • 1 c. Confectioner's sugar; sifted
  • 1 dash Salt
  • 2 tsp. Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. Water