Saffron Cake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Saffron Cake

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 C. sifted flour
1/2 Tsp. soda
1 Tsp. cream of tartar
3 Tbsp. sour cream
1 Pkg. saffron
1/2 C. boiling water
1 Tbsp. orange rind
1 lemon (juice and rind)
1/2 Tsp. salt
1/3 C. butter
2/3 C. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 C. currants
1/2 C. golden raisins
1/2 C. candied orange and
lemon peel or 1 c. mixed
fruit

Pour boiling water over saffron; let stand for 1 1/2
hours. The juices, sour cream and water with saffron should
make 3/4 cup. Mix in order given. The sugar and butter may be
creamed. Add eggs; mix in dry alternately with liquid. Then
add fruit. More currants may be added, if desired. Bake in 9
x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool
before cutting. Keeps well, may be frozen.


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