AMALGAMATION CAKE

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Pauline Young always made an Amalgamation Cake at the Young Family Christmas. It was a favorite of the family. The recipe that she used has been lost but this recipe is close to the one she made. It takes a lot of time to make but it is guaranteed that all of it will be eaten.

Provided by Our American Family:The Youngs Young

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 c sugar
2 c margarine
8 egg whites
1 c milk
3 tsp baking powder
3 c flour
FILLING
1 c margarine
1 c walnuts (chopped)
1 c pecans (chopped)
1 c raisins
1 c shredded coconut
2 c sugar
8 egg yolks
1 Tbsp flour

Steps:

  • 1. Beat egg whites until stiff. Mix other ingredients for cake (sugar, margarine, milk, baking powder, flour). Fold egg whites into cake mixture. Bake in three 9-inch greased and floured cake pans at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes.
  • 2. For filling: Mix all ingredients in double boiler or iron skillet. Cook until thick.
  • 3. Split cakes layers. Spread filling between split layers and on top and sides.
  • 4. You can add color by adding maraschino cherries to the filling.

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