Ingredients

  • 2 c. light brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. melted shortening
  • 3 well beaten egg yolks
  • 2 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 c. sour milk
  • 3 stiffly beaten egg whites
  • 1 c. dusted raisins

Method

  • Mix together brown sugar, shortening and egg yolks.
  • Combine flour, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg and baking soda mixing with egg yolk mixture alternately with sour milk.
  • Fold stiff egg whites and raisins into mixture.