2 tbsp. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 sq. melted chocolate
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. cloves
3/4 c. buttermilk or sour milk

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Sift together dry ingredients; add with chocolate, vanilla and milk.

Cook in deep fat.