Charleston spice cake

6

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsSifted flour
teaspoonCloves
1teaspoonBaking powder
½cupShortening
½teaspoonBaking soda
1cupSugar
¼teaspoonSalt
3Eggs, well beaten
1teaspoonNutmeg
1cupMolases
½teaspoonMace
¼cupMilk

Directions

Mix and sift flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices. Cream shortening until soft and smooth; gradually add sugar, creaming until fluffy, and beat in eggs. Add flour mixture alternately with combined molasses and milk, beating until smooth after each addition. Turn into greased sqare pan and bake in moderate oven (350) for 40 to 50 minutes. Yield: 1 (8 inch) square cake.

From: America's Cook Book Shared by: Pat Stockett