Instructions

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 – 9 inch round cake pans. Sift flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt together and set aside.

2 In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add flour mixture alternately with milk. Stir in nuts.

3 In a separate clean bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Quickly but gently fold into the batter.

4 Divide batter into 2 – 9 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.