Big Man Bakes Rum Raisin Cupcake

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1 1/2 cups raisins

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 1/2 cups boiling water

2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

2 egg yolks

1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Secret amount rum flavoring

Secret amount rum

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, recipe follows

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:

2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dash salt

4 cups powdered sugar

Heavy whipping cream