1. Blend sugar and butter thoroughly. Add eggs, buttermilk, flour. Mix.
2. Add cinnamon, baking soda, and cloves. Mix well.
3. Grease and flour baking dish.
4. Bake in pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or longer if necessary.
5. Cool and add icing.
Icing:
1. Cream butter and gradually add confectioners sugar.
2. Add vanilla.
3. Add milk as needed to keep frosting at spreading consistency.
4. Frost cake when completely cool.
Tip:
Have some ice cream with this cake to cool your tongue!
Submitted by Sarah