Old Fashioned Spice Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Have all ingredients at room temperature.
2. 2
   Soften butter in a bowl.
3. 3
   Add spices and salt.
4. 4
   Mix well. Add sugar.
5. 5
   Mix well.
6. 6
   Beat 5 of the eggs, one at a time. Stir in flour and the last remaining egg. Grease only the bottom of a 9-inch tube cake pan and flour lightly.
7. 7
   Place in a cold oven.
8. 8
   Bake at 300° for 1 1/2 hours or until well done.
9. 9
   Cool at least 20 minutes before turning out.