Scripture Cake 1
(From "New Jersey, Recipes Olde & New"; Jersey Central Power & Light Co., 1964)1 cup of figs (I Samuel 30:12)
1 cup of raisins (I Samuel 30:12)
1/2 cup of almonds (Genesis 43:11)
2 cups of sifted flour, reserving some for dusting fruit (I Kings 4:22)
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten (Isaiah 10:14)
1/2 cup of butter (Judges 5:25)
1 1/2 cups of sugar (Jeremiah 6:20)
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of mace
1/2 teaspoon of cloves (I Kings 10:10)
1/2 teaspoon of salt (Leviticus 2:13)
3 egg yolks, beaten (Isaiah 10:14)
2 teaspoons of baking powder (Luke 13:21)
1/2 cup of water (Genesis 24:11)
1 tablespoon of honey (Proverbs 24:13) |
Instructions: Grease and flour a 9 1/2-inch tube pan. Put the fruit and nuts through a food chopper or chop fine; flour well with flour from the recipe. Beat the egg whites until stiff, not dry; set aside. In another bowl, blend together the butter, sugar, spices, and salt. Beat egg yolks and add to the mixture. Sift in the baking powder and remaining flour; add water and honey. Stir in the floured fruits and nuts. Follow Solomon's advice for making good boys: "Thou shalt beat him with a rod" (Proverbs 23:14). Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour the batter into prepared pan. Bake 50 to 60 minutes at 375ºF. |
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