2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1/2 cup brandy or rum
1/2 cup dark rum or cognac
6 eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Ground nutmeg for garnish
Hot milk or water for serving
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy
Add eggs one at a time
Mix in vanilla
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients alternately with milk
Stir in brandy or rum
Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form
Fold egg whites into batter
Chill batter
Beat egg yolks with powdered sugar until thick and pale
Fold yolk mixture into batter
Serve in mugs
Add 1 to 2 tablespoons batter to each mug
Add 1 ounce brandy or cognac
Add hot milk or hot water
Top with nutmeg
Serve immediately