AMALGAMATION CAKE II

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My husband grew up in rural Mississippi in the 50's. He always talked about an Amalgamation Cake.

Provided by Linda Clark

Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes White Cake

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
8 egg yolks
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter
2 cups chopped walnuts
2 cups chopped pecans
2 ½ cups raisins
1 (14 ounce) package flaked coconut
1 cup white sugar
½ cup hot water
2 egg whites

Steps:

Bake white cake mix, following package directions, in two layers (either 8 or 9 inch).
Filling: In a double boiler, combine egg yolks, flour, 2 cups sugar and butter. Cook, stirring, until thick.
Add walnuts, pecans, raisins and coconut. Mix well. Spread filling between layers, on sides and top of cooled cake.
Icing: Combine sugar and water in a saucepan; stir until well blended. Boil slowly without stirring until mixture will spin a long thread when a little is dropped from a spoon (hold the spoon high above saucepan), or reaches 238 - 242 degrees F (114 - 117 degrees C).
In a large bowl, beat egg whites with a mixer until they are stiff, but still moist. Pour hot syrup slowly over egg whites while beating. Continue until mixture is very fluffy, and will hold its shape. Spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.9 calories, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 88.6 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 251.8 mg, Sugar 53.4 g