Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening (plus more for the pan)
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons (2 oz) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 3/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 large eggs
  • 5 cups cake flour
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 cups raisins (packed)
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar

Instruction