Grandma's Current Pound Cake

* Exported from MasterCook *

GRANDMA'S CURRENT POUND CAKE

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Cakes
Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 c Currants
1 lb Margarine or butter
2 c Sugar
1 t Mace
9 Eggs -- separated
4 1/4 c Flour, all purpose -- sifted
1 t Lemon extract
1 t Vanilla

Rinse Currents in hot water, drain and dry on a towel.

Cream butter until fluffy, add sugar and spice and cream thoroughly. Beat
egg yolks until thick and creamy; add to butter mixture and blend well. Add
one half of the flour and mix until smooth; add remainder of flour and mix
until smooth again. Mix in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into 2 paper
lined loaf pans (9"x4"x2.5") and bake at 350øF for 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick in center.



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