2 c. sifted flour 1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar 1 beaten egg
1 tsp. cinnamon 2 tbsp. light molasses
1 tsp. cloves 1 tsp. baking soda dissolved in
1 tsp. nutmeg 1 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. salt
Sift together all ingredients in first column. Cut in shortening to a very fine texture. Save 1/3 to 1/2 of mixture for top of cake. To remainder of mixture, mix in egg, and molasses. Add baking soda and buttermilk. Pour into greased and floured 8x8" pan. Sprinkle reserved mixture over top. Bake at 350 deg. about 35 minutes.