Ingredients

  • 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

Method

  • 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.).