1 c. sugar
4 eggs, well beaten
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. cocoa, if desired
1 c. walnuts, finely chopped
1 c. Crisco
1 c. mashed potatoes
1 tsp. cloves & cinnamon
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. milk

Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs; mix well. Add potatoes, vanilla, cloves and cinnamon. Mix well. Sift flour, powder and cocoa together. Alternately mix beginning and ending with flour mixture. Lastly add nuts; mix well. Bake in greased cake pan (9 or 10 inch) at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.