Spud And Spice Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, mashed potatoes, shortening, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg in large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Cream thoroughly, about 4 minutes.
3. 3
   Add eggs; mix until thoroughly blended.
4. 4
   Combine soda and buttermilk or sour milk.
5. 5
   Add alternately with sifted flour to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
6. 6
   Coat chopped walnuts with 2 tablespoons flour.
7. 7
   Stir into batter.
8. 8
   Turn into
9. 9
   a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan, well greased and lightly floured on the bottom.
10. 10
    Bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool and frost. Makes one 13 x 9-inch cake.