1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon chocolate extract
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
3 cups vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsairy shortening
1/4 cup boiling water (250 degrees F/150 degrees C)
3 tablespoons golden raisins(optional)