1/2 c. butter or shortening
2 c. sugar
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. mashed potatoes
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3 egg yolks
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 tbsp. cocoa

Cream butter, sugar. Add soda to milk, beat egg yolks. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour in pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

You may add cup nuts or raisins if you like. (It's good without).