"Mama's Gingerbread" (Mrs. Ruth Clapp)(Molasses Cake)

Mix eggs, brown sugar, molasses, shortening or margarine and boiling water.

Add flour mixed with baking powder, salt, soda and spices. Pour into x 12-inch greased pan (will be thick when cut into squares) or can bake in muffin pans (24). Add raisins batter after it is in the baking pan.

Lightly press into the batter with a fork. Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes, less for muffins.