Loaf Cake (Bettina's Nut Special) (Twelve pieces)
This classic loaf cake recipe from 1900 offers a comforting taste of the past, perfect for a cozy afternoon treat. The cake features a delightful combination of butter, sugar, and flour, enhanced by warm cinnamon and crunchy nut-meats. Baked to golden perfection, this cake is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Butter
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (Originally "C" sugar. Modern equivalent is granulated sugar.)
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 3 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/4 cup Chopped Nut Meats (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 2/3 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Extract
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Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a loaf pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Measure out all ingredients.
- 2In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This can be done with a hand mixer or a stand mixer.
- 3Add the egg and mix well until combined.
- 4In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- 5Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon extract, and chopped nut meats.
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