Sweet Potato Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. mashed sweet potatoes
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Cream shortening.
Add sugar gradually and cream well.
Add eggs; beat well after each one.
Add sweet potatoes; mix well. Sift together rest of dry ingredients.
Mix well and bake in a greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch loaf pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes.
Top with Caramel Icing.