INGREDIENTS
•
1/2 pound butter, softened
•
1/2 cup shortening (yes, shortening)
•
3 cups sugar
•
5 eggs
•
3 cups flour
•
2 teaspoons cinnamon
•
1/2 teaspoon mace (don't leave this out)
•
1/2 teaspoon allspice
•
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
•
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
•
1/2 teaspoon salt
•
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
•
1 cup plus 2 TB milk
•
1 teaspoon vanilla