posted by Angel 05-22-102 12:54 AM
Amalgamation Cake
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 c. plain flour
1/2 c. raisins, ground
1/2 c. pecans, chopped
3/4 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 pt. blackberry jam
8 egg whites (yolks go in the frosting)
Cream the butter and sugar. Add the jam, spices, buttermilk and soda. Add the flour and mix until blended. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Turn into 3 - 8 or 9" can pans that have been greased, lined with waxed
paper and grease and flour the waxed paper. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.
Frosting:
8 egg yolks
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. butter
1 c. pecans, chopped
1 c. coconut
1 c. raisins, ground
1 1/2 T. cream
Mix all ingredients and cook in a double boiler for 15 minutes. Add a little cream to thin if it gets too thick.