Amalgamation Cake Recipe

Name: Amalgamation Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: Cake; 3 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter, at room temp; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup whole milk; 8 large egg whites; Filling; 1 1/4 cups butter; 2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup Bourbon; 8 large egg yolks; 2 cups chopped pecans; 1 1/2 cups raisins; 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut; sweetened flaked coconut; pecan halves

Servings: persons

Cake
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, at room temp
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
8 large egg whites
Filling
1 1/4 cups butter
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup Bourbon
8 large egg yolks
2 cups chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
sweetened flaked coconut
pecan halves

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0.
2
Butter and flour three 9-inch diameter cake pans.
3
Mix flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.
4
Using electric mixer, beat butter and 1 3/4 cups sugar in large bowl.
5
Beat in vanilla.
6
Add dry ingredients with milk.
7
Beat whites in another large bowl to soft peaks.
8
Slowly beat in 1/4 cup sugar.
9
Continue beating until stiff but not dry.
10
Fold whites into batter.
11
Divide batter among prepared pans; smooth tops.
12
Bake cakes for about 35 minutes.
13
Cool cakes for about 10 minutes.
14
Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
15
Whisk sugar, bourbon and yolks in medium bowl.
16
Gradually whisk in melted butter.
17
Return mixture to saucepan; whisk over medium heat until very thick for about 6 minutes.
18
Mix in chopped pecans, raisins and 1 1/2 cups coconut.
19
Chill until cold for about 1 hour.
20
Place 1 cake layer on platter.
21
Spread 1/3 of filling over; cover with second layer.
22
Spread 1/3 of filling over; top with third cake layer.
23
Spread remaining filling over top (not on the sides) of cake.
24
Sprinkle additional coconut in 1-inch border around top edge of cake.
25
Garnish with pecan halves.
26
Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
27
Let sit 2 hours at room temperature.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 3 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Amalgamation Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Amalgamation Cake

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