Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 cup raisins

Icing

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons water

Preparation