2/3 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2/3 c. milk
2/3 c. molasses
2 1/8 c. pastry or cake flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. mace
1/2 c. raisins

Cream butter; add sugar gradually. Add eggs, milk and molasses. Add 2 cups flour that has been sifted with soda and spices. Dredge fruit in remaining flour and add. Bake about 40 minutes at 350 degrees.