My grandmother, Mere, always made this. I recently found the same recipe in a 1940's Better Homes & Garden cookbook. It is such a different tasting cake thanks to the nutmeg. I sometimes use carmel frosting for those who are not coconut fans. But the included frosting is the cakes crowning glory.
Provided by thistleridge
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl cream butter, shortening vanilla and eggs. Beat for 1 minute.
- Add dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.
- Grease and flour a 13 X 9" pan.
- Pour in mixture and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile to make frosting mix all frosting ingredients together and set aside.
- After the cake has baked for 30 minutes, remove and cover the cake with frosting, spreading to all sides.
- Return to oven and turn onto broil. Stand by for 1-2 minutes till the frosting in brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.1, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 93.9, Sodium 387.8, Carbohydrate 69.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 48.4, Protein 6.2
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