1 c. walnuts
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
3 eggs, separated
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. milk

Place nut meats in boiling water a few minutes, then drain. Cream shortening and sugar, add well beaten egg yolks. Sift together dry ingredients and add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture. Add nut meats. Fold in well beaten egg whites. Bake in 3 layers at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.