INGREDIENTS
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4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 1/4 cups shortening
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2 cups sugar
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
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3/4 cup buttermilk
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Canned white frosting (optional)
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Red and green paste food coloring (optional)