This soft, gingerbread-like cake can vary slightly in its subtle flavoring by interchanging the spices used, depending upon one’s own and family’s preferences.
Sift together all dry ingredients, then add them alternately with the milk to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the vanilla.
Pour into greased layer pans or a 9” x 13” cake pan.
Bake at 350° for 35–40 minutes.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Variation:Use cloves instead of nutmeg.
Add 1 tsp. allspice to dry ingredients.
Add 1 tsp. cloves to dry ingredients.
Makes 1 layer cake or 1 long cake