Martha Washington'S Great Cake Recipe

Name: Martha Washington'S Great Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) package golden raisins; 1 (10-ounce) package currants; 2 (4-ounce) packages chopped candied orange peel; 2 (4-ounce) packages chopped candied citron; 3/4 cup chopped candied lemon peel; 1/2 cup candied red cherries, chopped; 1/2 cup candied green cherries, chopped; 1/2 cup candied angelica, chopped (optional); 1/2 cup brandy; 2 cups butter or margarine, softened; 2 cups sugar; 10 eggs, separated; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 4 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground mace; 1/3 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup sherry; Candied red cherries; Angelica (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (15-ounce) package golden raisins
1 (10-ounce) package currants
2 (4-ounce) packages chopped candied orange peel
2 (4-ounce) packages chopped candied citron
3/4 cup chopped candied lemon peel
1/2 cup candied red cherries, chopped
1/2 cup candied green cherries, chopped
1/2 cup candied angelica, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup brandy
2 cups butter or margarine, softened
2 cups sugar
10 eggs, separated
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground mace
1/3 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup sherry
Candied red cherries
Angelica (optional)

1
Combine first 9 ingredients; stir well. Let stand overnight.
2
Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice.
3
Combine flour, mace, and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with sherry, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition. Stir in reserved fruit mixture.
4
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff peaks form; fold into batter.
5
Spoon batter into a wellgreased and floured 10-inch tube pan. Place a large pan of boiling water on lower oven rack. Bake cake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes; reduce temperature to 325u00b0, and bake an additional 1 hour and 40 minutes or until cake tests done.
6
Cool cake completely in pan. Remove from pan, and garnish with candied red cherries and angelica, if desired.

2069

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

213

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: 1 (15-ounce) package golden raisins, 1 (10-ounce) package currants, 2 (4-ounce) packages chopped candied orange peel, 2 (4-ounce) packages chopped candied citron, and more.

Yes, Martha Washington'S Great 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.

Martha Washington'S Great Cake

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