Spicy Banana Cake

2 1/2 cups flour

1 2/3 cup sugar

1 1/4 tsp. baking powder

1 Tbsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

3/4 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 tsp. ground cloves

2/3 cup shortening

2/3 cup sour milk

1 1/4 cups mashed bananas

2 eggs

Sift dry ingredients into large mixing bowl. Add shortening, milk and bananas; mix until flour is dampened. Beat at low speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs; beat one minute longer. Turn into two 9" greased and floured cake pans. Bake at 350* for 35 minutes.

Brown Sugar Frosting

2 egg whites

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

5 Tbsp. water

dash of salt

Combine egg whites, brown sugar, water and salt on top of double boiler. Beat slightly to mix. Place over boiling water, beat at high speed until frosting stands in peaks. Remove from heat. Add vanilla. Beat one to two minutes more or until thick enough to spread. Yield: 12 servings

I won Grand Prize for best cake at the New York State Fair with this recipe. It is absolutely yummy and stays very moist.