Georgia
Nut Cake

Let's bake

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 325°F. Thoroughly grease and flour a tube pan.

2. 2

   Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add the beaten eggs gradually, mixing well after each addition.

4. 4

   Sift the flour, baking powder, and nutmeg together. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix only until combined.

5. 5

   Lightly coat the whole nuts with flour, then fold them evenly into the thick batter.

6. 6

   Spoon the batter into the prepared tube pan and smooth the top.

7. 7

   Bake for about 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a long wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. Begin checking a little early, since ovens and pans vary.

8. 8

   When done, carefully turn the pan upside down and let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan.

This cake is not overly sweet, keeps well, and pairs beautifully with tea or brandy.