3 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. shortening
3 eggs
3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. STRONG coffee, cold
1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in coffee

Mix baking powder, cloves, cinnamon, and flour; set aside. Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Add coffee with soda, alternately with flour mixture.

Divide into 3 greased and floured 9-inch cake pans. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick or broom straw comes out clean. Great with brown sugar fudge icing.