INGREDIENTS
1 tsp
Ginger, ground
4
Eggs
2 tsp
Baking powder
1 tsp
Baking soda
3 cups
Cake flour
1 tsp
Cinnamon, ground
1/2 tsp
Cloves, ground
6 cups
Confectioner's sugar
1 tsp
Nutmeg, ground
1/2 tsp
Salt
1/4 cup
Shortening
2 cups
Sugar
1 1/2 tsp
Vanilla extract
1
For topping nuts
1 1/4 cups
Buttermilk
1/2 cup
Heavy cream
2 sticks softened, plus 3/4 cup softened for frosting butter