Won 3 blue ribbons. Frost and fill with favorite icing.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 eggs
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
Sift together flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, soda, salt, cloves, and cinnamon into a large bowl. Add shortening and buttermilk; beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add eggs, and beat 2 minutes more. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until done.