Instructions:
Preheat the oven:
To 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix dry ingredients:
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Set aside.
Cream butter and sugar:
In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add wet ingredients:
Beat in the egg, then the molasses and milk, mixing well.
Combine:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the raisins.
Shape cakes:
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
Bake:
12–15 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
Cool:
Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.