2 c. sifted cake flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can tomato condensed soup

Mix and sift together dry ingredients. In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Beat until light and fluffy. Add alternately dry ingredients and soup mix until smooth. If desired, add 1 cup chopped nuts or raisins. Pour into two 8-inch greased and floured layer cake pans. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Frost as desired.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

Blend 3 oz. package cream cheese with 1 tablespoon milk. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar. Blend well. Mix in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.