Groom'S Cake Recipe

Name: Groom'S Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 cups raisins, finely chopped; 6 cups golden raisins; 3 cups dried currants; 1 1/2 pounds chopped candied citron; 1/2 pound candied lemon peel; 1/2 pound chopped candied orange peel; 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 4 teaspoons ground allspice; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mace; 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 2 cups butter; 2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar; 12 eggs, separated; 1 cup brandy; 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate; 1 cup molasses; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup hot water

Servings: persons

9 cups raisins, finely chopped
6 cups golden raisins
3 cups dried currants
1 1/2 pounds chopped candied citron
1/2 pound candied lemon peel
1/2 pound chopped candied orange peel
3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons ground allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground mace
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 cups butter
2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
12 eggs, separated
1 cup brandy
4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
1 cup molasses
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup hot water

1
In a large bowl, sift 3 cups flour with spices. In another bowl, mix raisins, sultana raisins, currants, citron, and citrus rinds; dredge with 1/3 cup flour. Stir raisin mixture into the flour.
2
In a very large bowl, cream the butter or margarine. Beat in sugar, a small amount at a time. Add beaten egg yolks, flour mixture, brandy, chocolate and molasses. Beat egg whites until stiff, and fold them into the batter. Dissolve baking soda in hot water and stir gently into batter. Grease and flour 5 bread pans, and pour batter into prepared pans.
3
Bake at 275 degrees F (135 degrees C) for 4 hours. Cool. Cut into 275 to 300 slices; wrap each slice.

2678

kcal

Calories

154

Fat

278

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 9 cups raisins, finely chopped, 6 cups golden raisins, 3 cups dried currants, 1 1/2 pounds chopped candied citron, and more.

Yes, Groom'S 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.

Groom'S Cake

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