Ingredients

  • 3 c. cake flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. mace
  • 1 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 c. undiluted evaporated milk
  • powdered sugar (optional)

Method

  • In medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt and mace; set aside.
  • In large mixer bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add dry ingredients alternately with small amounts of evaporated milk, beating well after each addition.
  • Pour into greased and floured 10-inch fluted tube pan. Bake in preheated 350° oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until wooden skewer comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan.
  • Dust with sifted powdered sugar.