Cream 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup shortening, add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar, and cream mixture well.
Add 2 well-beaten eggs. Sift 3 cups flour, add 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. nutmeg, 1/2 tsp. baking soda.
Sift again and add to first mixture. Add 1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds.
Mold into a loaf in small pan lined with wax or parchment paper, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Slice thinly and bake 10-15 minutes at 375°F.
Submitted by: CM