1 C. Granulated Sugar
1 Tsp. Baking Powder
1 Tsp. Salt
3/4 Tsp. Baking Soda
3/4 Tsp. Nutmeg
3/4 Tsp. Cinnamon
2/3 C. Shortening
3/4 C. Brown Sugar
1 C. Buttermilk or Sour Milk
3 Eggs
Optional: 1/2 C. Finely Chopped Walnuts
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Sift together first 7 ingredients.
- Add shortening, brown sugar, and butter milk.
- Mix till all flour is moistened.
- Beat for 2 minutes with electric mixer at medium speed.
- Add eggs, beat for 2 additional minutes.
- Stir in nuts.
- Bake in two cake pans for 30-35 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, remove. Frosting optional.
