INGREDIENTS
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1 c. shortening
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2 c. sugar
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3 eggs
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1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
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1 c. buttermilk
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1 tsp. baking soda
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5 c. all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp. nutmeg
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1/2 tsp. salt
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2 tsp. baking powder
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Pink Icing:
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1 c. butter, softened
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5 1/2 c. powdered sugar
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evaporated milk, as needed
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1 tsp. vanilla extract
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1 tsp. almond extract, opt.
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a few drops of red food coloring