Grandma's Current Pound Cake |
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Course : |
Cakes |
From: |
HungryMonster.com |
Serves: |
12 |
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Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups currants
1 pound margarine or butter
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon mace
9 eggs -- separated
4 1/4 cups flour -- all purpose, sifted
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla |
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Preparation:
Rinse Currents in hot water, drain and dry on a towel.
Cream butter until fluffy, add sugar and spice and cream thoroughly. Beat egg yolks until thick and creamy; add to butter mixture and blend well. Add one half of the flour and mix until smooth; add remainder of flour and mix until smooth again. Mix in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into 2 paper lined loaf pans (9"x4"x2.5") and bake at 350øF for 1 hour and 25 minutes.
Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick in center. |
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Nutritional Information:
392 Calories (kcal); 4g Total Fat; (8% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 81g Carbohydrate; 140mg Cholesterol; 44mg Sodium |