Eve's Spice Cake

This has been a family favorite since 1950. My grandmother gave me the recipe, when I married and moved to Illinois from Germany. Grandma Trudl would serve it topped with powdered sugar, but my family loves it with a cream cheese/butter frosting. I have also added Garam Masala and freshly ground pepper. All the spices are from the Spice House. It gets better the longer you let it sit hidden away. If you can.....