Temptation Spice Cake

2 c. sifted flour                              1/4 tsp. cloves
3-1/2 tsp. baking powder                1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt                                      1 c. milk
1-1/3 c. sugar                                1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon                             2 large eggs
1 tsp. nutmeg

Sift together into mixing bowl all ingredients in first column, plus cloves. Add shortening, milk, and vanilla. Beat with electric mixer 2 minutes. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl frequently. Add eggs and beat 2 more minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 8" round layer pans.

Bake at 350 deg. for 30-40 minutes. Cool. Spread with Spiced Buttercream Frosting.


SPICED BUTTER FROSTING

Buttercream Frosting (Section 10, Pg 8)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped walnuts                  
1/2 c. chopped raisins

Blend all together and spread between layers and on top and sides of Temptation Spice Cake.