NUTMEG POUND CAKE

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This recipe was given to me by my friend, Kelly. She is famous for this cake. She suggests using a tube pan which has a bottom that lifts out which makes it easier to get the cake out of the pan.

Provided by Jenny Frenny

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
5 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a bundt or tube pan.
  • Cream butter and sugar in a mixer. Add the nutmeg. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.
  • Add one egg at a time amd mix well.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt in another bowl.
  • Alternate adding the flour mixture and the milk until all is incorporated. (Do not over mix or you risk a tough cake.).
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour 15 minutes. A tooth pick inserted in center should come out clean. Let cake cool then loosen sides with a knife.
  • (This recipe can be divided into two loaf pans, adjust the cooking time to 55 min to 1 hour. Be sure the center is done by checking with a toothpick.).

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