2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. mace
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. butter or other shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, unbeaten
1/3 c. molasses
3/4 c. milk

Sift flour once, measure. Add baking powder, salt and spices and sift together three times. Cream butter thoroughly. Add sugar gradually and cream together until light and fluffy.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each. Then add molasses and blend. Add flour, alternately with milk, a small amount at a time, beating after each addition until smooth. Bake in two greased 9 inch layer pans, 375 degrees, 25 to 30 minutes.