Title: Eggnog Cake
Categories: American Microwave Dessert Cake
Yield: 16 Servings

2 1/4	c	All-purpose flour*
1 1/2	c	Sugar
3 1/2	ts	Baking powder
1	ts	Salt
1 1/4	c	Milk
1/2	c	Shortening (half margarine o Butter, softened, if desire
1	ts	Rum
3		Eggs
1	ts	Ground nutmeg
1/4	ts	Ground ginger

*if using self-rising flour omit Baking powder and salt.

The popularity and versatility of this basic yellow cake are two reasons. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour rectangular pan, 13 X 9 X 2 inches, 2 round pans, 9 X 1-1/2 inches or 3 round pans, 8 X 1-1/2 inches. Beat all ingredients on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan(s).Bake rectangle 40 to 45 minutes, 9-inch rounds 30 to 35 minutes, 8-inch rounds 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool rectangle on wire rack. Cool layers 10 minutes; remove from pans and cool completely on wire rack. Frost with Chocolate Frosting if desired. 16 SERVINGS; 210 CALORIES PER SERVING.

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