1/2 c. white shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs one at a time
2 c. plus 2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda (combine with milk)
2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. buttermilk or sour milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes (sheet cake). Cool, frost and leave under hot broiler for 3-5 minutes.

COCONUT FROSTING (For White Nutmeg Cake) :
6 tbsp. butter (melted)
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. cream
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 c. nuts