CASHEW NUT CAKE(ARUBA)

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I was lucky enough to visit Aruba. Lots of sun, sand, and beauty. This recipe is a forever special occasion favorite among Arubans. There are still cashew trees growing on the island. Adapted from Recipe Island.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
3 egg whites
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups ground cashews
2 egg whites
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup margarine
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup ground cashews

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • Cream margarine and sugar until smooth. Add egg whites and mix well. Add the rest of the cake ingredients and mix well. Grease a 9″ round cake pan and bake at 350ºF for 25 minutes. Let cool.
  • Frosting:.
  • Beat egg whites with sugar until stiff. Add margarine, salt, almond extract and beat well. Spread on top and sides of cake.
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS:.
  • Traditional decorations are maraschino cherries and lime confetti(small pieces of shredded lime peel).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 982.9, Fat 58.8, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 5.7, Sodium 1376, Carbohydrate 102.3, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 56.7, Protein 18.3

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