Spice Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour with spices, salt, baking powder and soda.
2. 2
   (You can use a whisk.)
3. 3
   Cream shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add eggs, beating well after each addition.
5. 5
   Add flour mixture alternately with thick sour milk to creamed butter and sugar mixture.
6. 6
   Beat thoroughly.
7. 7
   Bake in a well-greased 9 x 13-inch pan for 45 to 50 minutes in a 350° oven.
8. 8
   Let cake stand in pan while preparing icing.
9. 9
   Broiled Coconut Icing on this is very good.