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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Butter and flour a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
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Combine the milk and butter in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
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Remove from heat.
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Beat together the eggs and 2 cups of sugar.
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Sift together the flour, baking powder and one tablespoon of mace.
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Mix the dry ingredients into the egg mixture.
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Add the milk and butter mixture while still hot to the flour/egg mixture and mix very well, beating until all ingredients are incorporated and mixture is fluffy.
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Pour into prepared baking pan.
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Mix remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon mace together and sprinkle mixture evenly over top of batter.
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Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
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Cool on a wire rack.
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Serve warm.
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Note: The cake may also be baked in a 10 inch tube pan at 325° F for one hour.