Molasses Ginger Cupcakes With Raisins

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup molasses
• 1 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon saleratus
• 3 eggs
• 1 pound stoned and chopped raisins (optional)

Method

1. 1 Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. 2 Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the molasses.
3. 3 Combine the flour, ginger, and saleratus, then add to the wet ingredients.
4. 4 Fold in the chopped raisins if using.
5. 5 Pour into cupcake pans and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.