In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, molasses and sugar.
1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil, 1/4 cup (60ml) molasses, 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
Whisk in the eggs, milk and vanilla.
2 large eggs, 1 cup (240ml) milk, 1 tsp vanilla
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. The batter will be thin and lumpy. Fold in the raisins. Divide the batter evenly into the 12 paper liners.
1/2 - 1 cup raisins
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
The batter can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated overnight. When ready to bake, preheat the oven, give the batter a stir and bake as instructed.Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. These muffins also freeze well. Thaw overnight at room temperature.