This is a simple, old-fashioned, single flavor cake. You are going to have to love the flavor of nutmeg to like this, because the heady aroma and nutmeg flavor permeate this cake.I found this recipe on the Allrecipes.com site and have made it several times. The frosting only makes enough to cover the tops of the two layers (if you opt to follow the directions and make a layer cake), or if you make a bundt cake as I did, (grins) you will have probably too much frosting and will have to slather it on. I went for slathering. I like a bundt cake; sometimes a layer cake looks like it's too much. Two slices of a bundt cake, however, well, now that looks dainty and delicate. The other comment I want to make about the frosting is that the directions say to let it cool. Nay, nay, oh contraire, the frosting sets up fast, almost fudgy in consistency, and does not spread easily or well when cool. Defy the rules. Spread the frosting when it's warm. Rebellion in the kitchen!
This cake tastes better the second day and is still moist. We enjoy it all hours of the day and night. Cake for breakfast anyone?
I LOVE nutmeg in baked goods, this sounds terrific! Also adoring the slthered frosting! Allrecipes is such a great resource, I find myself going there all the time..
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ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious. Nutmeg is one of my favorite spices in baked goods! Great photos! Have a good day.
Your cake has gorgeous texture. I also love nutmeg in baked goods, though I think my favorite addition is a pinch of of cardamom.
ReplyDeleteOh, I so love to use my bundt pan. It allows for a decent cake to slice up beautifully. Good idea on the icing too. Hmmm...nutmeg....I think it might only second to my insane love of cinnamon! Great little recipe find and I like it that I know that it is tried and true. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYum, this does sound amazing. I love nutmeg! I would definitely do it in a bundt pan, as well!
ReplyDeleteI think I can almost smell the nutmeg! Oh this cake looks so yummy, and I do think it would be great for breakfast, Katy! And I'd rather have bundt cake too; it's not as fattening, is it? Hehe
ReplyDeleteI am a nutmeg lover here...I know I will be trying this!!! Sounds delicious and never saw a nutmeg cake before...thanks!
ReplyDeleteKaty, That looks just simply delicious and I'm with you on how pretty bundt cakes are. I almost cried when my kids recently broke my stoneware bundt pan and I find myself avoiding cakes for that very reason.
ReplyDeleteOh yum! I love nutmeg so I have no doubt that this in incredible. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI give this cake two yums up. I like a bundt cake better than a layer cake as well.
ReplyDeleteI love nutmeg and try to sneak it in every chance I get. This cake looks so light and moist. I would want more than one cslice at a time!
ReplyDeleteKaty, You little rebel! This sounds wonderful! I love my bundt pan. It is one I have had for years so I am sentimental about it! (Get a life????) I agree about bundt cakes...so dainty.
ReplyDeleteI thik it would be a nice brunch cake. Fresh berries on the side.
I don't use nutmeg often at all. I'll have to give this a try!
ReplyDeleteIt looks delicious.
Well, iy's true. You had me jsut with the title. Nutmeg cake sounds devine. Bundt cake rules!
ReplyDeleteI love me some cake for breakfast!
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe how good your "food porn" has gotten Katy....I'm jealous! I'm a woman of many talents but food photography doesn't appear to be one of them. And you have such pretty dishes too...not fair, not fair! ;o)
Hope you had a wonderful memorial day week-end...what did you do?
Thought it interesting that my word verification is "ovens" for this comment.
I do love nutmeg..This would be great at Christmastime, I think
ReplyDeleteIt looks mouth-watering Katypi--just spent 2 full minutes staring at the closeup of the cake. Now my mouth hurts.
ReplyDeleteI can't think of anything better to flavor baked goods than nutmeg.
mmm - yes, I'll take some cake for breakfast! How delicious :o)
ReplyDeleteLove to slather especially frosting. Nutmeg cake sounds perfect to me. Katy beautiful Katy what a winner. Now I am aging myself.
ReplyDelete(scuffing feet, blushing) Awww geeze, Nett. Thank you.
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Katy, now that is the kind of old fashion recipe I like. I love nutmeg. Beautiful Bundt cake.
ReplyDeleteYou're making me giggle with all the talk of rebellion. We've got to rebel SOMEwhere, don't we??? This cake sounds wonderful, like a perfect place for freshly ground nutmeg (personal favorite!). Thanks for sharing. Now behave yourself. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a soft dough! I love breads like this! It's perfect for anytime!
ReplyDeleteYum! I love nutmeg!
ReplyDeleteooooooooh my husband loves nutmeg and I'll be very popular if I make this for him! hhahaha! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking this would be a winner at my house.
ReplyDelete~ingrid