Molasses Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. butter
2 eggs, well beaten
2/3 c. molasses
2 1/8 c. flour
3/4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg or mace
3/4 c. sugar
2/3 c. milk or buttermilk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice

Preparation

Cream butter and sugar.
Mix well.
Gradually add eggs, milk and molasses.
Mix and sift 2 cups flour with soda, salt and spices.
Add to first mixture.
Add dried fruit, such as raisins, apricots, peaches, apples, etc., dredged in remaining 1/8 cup of flour.
Bake in oven at 350\u00b0 for approximately 45 minutes or until done.