1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 1/4 c. sour milk
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
3 heaping tsp. cocoa
1 1/2 c. flour

Cream shortening and sugar; add egg. Sift dry ingredients alternately with milk. Add vanilla. Bake 30 minutes at 375 degrees.