1/2 c. butter
3 tbsp. molasses
1 c. milk
4 c. sifted all purpose flour
3/4 c. sugar
3 tsp. ground allspice
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. raisins

Melt butter, add molasses and milk, and cool. Sift together flour, sugar, allspice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir butter mixture into dry ingredients. Add raisins and mix well. Pour into buttered pan (13 x 9 x 2 inches) and bake in preheated moderate oven (350 degrees) for 30 minutes.