Hickory Nut Cake

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This cake utilizes hickory nuts. Other nuts could be substituted if you don't have hickory nuts.

INGREDIENTS (for 2 servings):

PREPARATION:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 - 9 inch round cake pans. Sift flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt together and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add flour mixture alternately with milk. Stir in nuts.
  • In a separate clean bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Quickly but gently fold into the batter.
  • Divide batter into 2 - 9 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.