1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
2 tbsp. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2 well-beaten eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder

Grease cake pans; sprinkle with a little flour. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of baking soda with the 1 can of tomato soup before starting. Cream shortening and eggs. Sift flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking powder, cloves. Blend into creamed mixture, alternating with tomato soup and add vanilla. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.