3/4 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tbsp. cocoa
3/4 c. sour milk or buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon extract
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Cream the butter. Add sugar gradually and cream until light and fluffy. Blend in 3 well-beaten eggs. Sift flour once before measuring then 3 times with baking powder, soda, salt, spices and cocoa and add to creamed mixture alternately with sour milk. Blend in flavorings and nuts. Pour into 2 well- greased 8 or 9 inch layer cake pans and bake 25 to 30 minutes in 350 degree oven.