Ingredients

2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cinnamon
2-1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon cloves
2 cups water
1 cup raisins
2-1/2 cups cake flour
2-1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1-2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons honey

Instructions

Mix sugar and spices in saucepan with 2 cups water and rasins. Bring to boil over low heat. Remove from heat and let stand overnight.

The next day mix remaining dry ingredients. Add oil, 1/2 cup water and honey. Combine with raisin mixture and blend well.

Fill muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Remove from pan while still hot.

Ice with powdered sugar glaze if desired.

NOTE: Can substitute 1 cup applesauce for 1 cup of the oil (only use 2/3 cup oil).
CAKE FLOUR: 2 Tablespoons cornstarch in 1 cup measure; fill with flour.

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