Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. butter or other shortening
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1 egg, well beaten
  • 2 c. sifted cake flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. allspice
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. sour milk

Method

  • Cream butter and sugar together.
  • Add egg and beat thoroughly. Sift flour, baking powder, soda, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, cinnamon and salt together 3 times.
  • Add dry ingredients and milk alternately to creamed mixture.
  • Bake in a greased tube pan in a moderate oven (350°) for 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Makes one (9-inch) cake.