1 c. butter
2 c. dark corn syrup
3-4 eggs
3 c. plain flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. buttermilk

Cream butter and syrup with eggs and blend well. Add flour alternately with buttermilk (mix the baking soda in milk first). Pour in black iron skillet and bake in a 350 degree oven until done. If you like you can use allspice and fig preserves. I do and they are good.