Soft Molasses Cake

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup molasses
1 cup sour milk
2 eggs
1 tsp. soda
2 cups flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt

Combine sugar and shortening. Blend. Add molasses and eggs. Mix soda with sour milk and add alternately with dry ingredients. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes.