3/4 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. sugar
3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 egg, beaten or 2 whites
3/4 c. molasses
1 c. hot water
1 1/2 c. raisins, if desired

Combine oil and sugar and mix until smooth. Add eggs and beat well. Add molasses and hot water. Combine dry ingredients and mix with molasses mixture. Fill cups and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.