1/2 c. shortening
2 egg whites
2 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. hot water or coffee
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 whole egg
1/2 tsp. salt
2 heaping tsp. cocoa
1 tsp. cloves
1 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Sift together all dry ingredients and add them, along with milk to shortening and sugar. Add hot water or coffee and vanilla. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 25 to 30 minutes.