SUGEE CAKE

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This is a very famous cake among the Portuguese Eurasian families. No Christmas tradition is complete without it in Malaysia.

Provided by rainna

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 egg whites
370 g slightly salted butter
225 g caster sugar
9 egg yolks
225 g semolina flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
175 g ground almonds
1 teaspoon rose essence
2 ounces self raising flour
3/4 cup brandy (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 180 C and line one 8" cake pan.
  • Whip eggs whites to a stiff froth and set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Add rose essence, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and almonds. Mix in semolina flour.
  • Fold in self raising flour and alternating with the egg whites, a little at a time until well blended.
  • Bake for one hour until golden brown, or the cake skewer comes out clean when you stick it inches.
  • Remove from pan and leave to cool. Pour brandy over and let it steep for a few hours. Tastes best if you let the brandy steep in the cake for a day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 758.4, Fat 53.6, SaturatedFat 26.3, Cholesterol 311.8, Sodium 295.9, Carbohydrate 59.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 29.4, Protein 13.5

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