3 c. all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. ground cloves
3/4 c. butter, softened
1 1/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 c. apple butter

Stir together flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ground cloves. Beat butter and sugar together until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Combine buttermilk and apple butter. Add alternately with the flour mixture, mixing well after each addition. Pour into 2 greased 9 inch round pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool thoroughly on cake rack. Frost cooled cake with Creamy Vanilla Frosting.

CREAMY VANILLA FROSTING:

In small mixing bowl combine 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/4 cup evaporated milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and 1 pound powdered sugar (4 cups). Mix until frosting is smooth and shiny. If consistency is too thick, add a few drops of evaporated milk. Frost cooled Apple Butter Layer Cake.