1 c. butter
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs + 2 yolks
2 2/3 c. cake flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sour cream
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cloves (ground)
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt

Sift together all dry ingredients. Cream butter and sugar. Add beaten eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk.

TOPPING: Beat the 2 egg whites stiff. Add 1 cup brown sugar and 1 cup chopped nuts. Spread over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.