In a large mixing bowl, cream together the brown sugar, sugar and vegetable shortening. Add one egg at a time and combine. Add the rest of the ingredients and combine well. Scrape the bottom of the bowl with a spatula several times to make sure everything is thoroughly combined.

Using two tablespoons, scoop out the batter into rounds onto a parchment lined sheet pan. Leave enough space in between for them to spread a bit.

Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for about 16-18 minutes. Or until when you gently press on the center of each cake it bounces back.

Let cool completely on a baking rack.

In a large mixing bowl, whip together the frosting until it is light and fluffy.