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Nutmeg Feather Cake

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Prep
20 minutes
Cook
40 minutes
Yield
1 cake, about 12 slices

Categories

  • Dessert

Cuisine

  • American

Difficulty

  • Easy

Dietary

  • Nut-free
  • Vegetarian

Allergens

  • Contains or may contain: Milk
  • Eggs
  • May contain soy — check ingredients
  • Possible Eggs — check ingredient labels

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 12. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 268.6 per serving 3223 for selected servings
Fat 9.7g per serving 116g for selected servings
Sugar 26.2g per serving 314g for selected servings
Protein 4.3g per serving 52g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 41.4g per serving 497g for selected servings

Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.

This aptly named and versatile vintage delight Nutmeg Feather Cake is indeed as light as a feather and easy to make. Top with your favorite frosting or slice and serve with fruit and whipped cream.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup of margarine
  • 1/4 cup of shortening
  • 1 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups of flour
  • 2 teaspoons of nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 cup of buttermilk

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Instructions

  1. Preheat Preheat oven 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour 9x13 baking pan.

  2. Cream butter and shortening together.

  3. Add sugar and cream until fluffy

  4. Add vanilla

  5. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each one until light and fluffy.

  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients until well combined.

  7. Mix together dry and wet mixtures gradually, alternating with milk.

  8. Bake Bake for 40 minutes or until done.

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Notes

Equipment

  • measuring cup
  • measuring spoons
  • mixer
  • mixing bowl(s)
  • 9×13 baking pan

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