1 c. sugar
2/3 c. butter
1 c. sour milk
2 1/2 c. flour
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. molasses
1 tsp. each soda, cloves, cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
Fruit and nuts as desired (optional)

Pour into greased and floured 8x8 inch pan. Bake 1 hour at 325 degrees. 1/2 c. orange juice

Mix together. While hot spread on cake for frosting. This recipe is over 100 years old.