Normandy Sand Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, baking powder and nutmeg together.
2. 2
   Cream butter and sugar together, using electric mixer at medium speed, 5 minutes, or until thick and creamy.
3. 3
   Add eggs one at a time; beat well after each addition.
4. 4
   Add flour alternately with Madeira, beginning and ending with flour mixture; beat well after each addition.
5. 5
   Stir in lemon rind.
6. 6
   Pour batter into well-greased and floured loaf pan.
7. 7
   Bake in pre-heated 350° oven 25 to 30 minutes or until cake tests done.
8. 8
   Let cake cool in pan 5 minutes; turn out on rack to cool completely.
9. 9
   Dust with sifted confectioners sugar before serving.
10. 10
    Yields 6 to 8 servings.