1 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. shortening
2 whole eggs
1/2 c. molasses
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. steaming coffee
1 c. raisins (optional)

Cream brown sugar and shortening. Add rest of ingredients. Use jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Frost with powdered sugar frosting.