2 Cups light brown sugar1/2 Cup butter2 eggs, beaten2 Cups sifted flour 1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon cloves, ground1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1 teaspoon cocoa1 Cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla
Cream butter and sugar, add beaten eggs. Sift all dry ingredients together, and add alternately with the sour cream, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Pour batter into 2 greased 9-inch cake pans. Bake in 375 degree oven about 25 minutes.
Source: The Memphis Cook Book, page 183
