Ingredients:

3/4 c. butter, softened
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
3 eggs
2-5/8 c. all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp. soda

1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. salt
1-1/2 c. buttermilk

Directions:

Heat oven to 350ºF.  
Grease & flour two 9-inch round or 1 13 x 9-inch pan(s).
Cream together till fluffy, shortening, sugars & eggs.
Combine dry ingredients.
Add dry ingredients to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk; mix thoroughly.
Pour batter into prepared pan(s).
Bake at 350ºF for 35-40 min. for layers;
50-55 min. for oblong, or, till wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool on wire rack.
Top with Broiled Brown Sugar Icing or Caramel Frosting.