EASY SPICED NUT CAKE

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You don't have to be a great baker to make this easy spice cake! It's a cinch to make-and as nutty, moist and delicious as you could possibly want.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Dairy

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1-1/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
2/3 cup shortening
1 cup milk
2/3 cup HEINZ Tomato Ketchup
3 eggs
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
zest from 1 lemon

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F.
Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
Beat shortening in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in milk, then ketchup until well blended. Add eggs; beat 2 min. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in nuts and lemon zest.
Pour into 2 greased and floured 8-inch round pans.
Bake 30 to 40 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 10 min. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g