_2 cups sifted enriched flour_
_2 teaspoons baking powder_
_¼ teaspoon salt_
_½ cup lard_
_1 cup sugar_
_2 eggs, beaten_
_½ cup milk_
_1 teaspoon vanilla_
_1 teaspoon cinnamon_
_¼ teaspoon cloves_
_½ teaspoon nutmeg_
_2 tablespoons molasses_
Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Cream lard with sugar until
light and fluffy. Add beaten eggs. Add sifted dry ingredients
alternately with milk. Add vanilla. Divide batter into 2 parts, adding
spices and molasses to 1 part. Spoon light and dark mixtures alternately
into a greased 5 × 9-inch loaf pan. Bake in a moderate oven (350° F.) 50
to 60 minutes.