1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
6 eggs
3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. apple cider
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Combine butter and shortening, mixing well. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture alternately with apple cider, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.