Donna Mae'S Spice Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. lard or 2/3 c. shortening
1 beaten egg
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda, mixed in a little water
1 Tbsp. molasses
1/2 c. raisins (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar and spices.
Cut in lard or shortening like you would for pie dough.
Add rest of ingredients; beat well.
Bake in a greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan or two 8 or 9-inch layer pans.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.