3 eggs
3 c. flour
1 c. molasses
1 c. sugar
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. butter, soft
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. raisins (opt.)
1/2 c. nuts

Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs. Add soda to molasses. Sift dry ingredients together. Add alternately milk, molasses and dry ingredients, raisins and nuts last. Grease and flour loaf pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until done.