3 cup Flour, sifted
3 tsp Baking powder
1 tsp Salt
2/3 cup Butter
1 1/2 cup Sugar
3 each Egg yolks, well beaten
1 cup Milk
3 each Egg whites, stiffly beaten
To second half add:
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Cloves
1/2 tsp Mace
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
3 tsp Molasses, dark
Directions
Sift flour once.
Measure, add baking powder and salt.
Sift together 3 times.
Cream butter thoroughly.
Add sugar gradually and cream together until light and fluffy.
Add egg yolks, beat well.
Add flour alternately with milk, a small amount at a time, beating after each addition until smooth.
Fold in egg whites.
Fill one 9 inch layer pan.
To remaining mixture, add spices.
Turn mixture into 2 greased 9 inch layer pans and bake in moderate oven.