Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup sour milk
  • raisins (optional)
  • nuts (optional)

Method

  • Cream sugar, shortening, and egg.
  • Add maple syrup.
  • Sift dry ingredients and add alternately with sour milk and vanilla.
  • Raisins and nuts are add last.
  • Pour into a 13x9-inch pan and bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until done.