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Ingredients
- 2 pkt Active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 c. Hot water (110 to 115 degrees)
- 2 tsp Sugar
- 4 1/2 c. Sifted flour
- 3/4 c. Butter Or possibly regular margarine
- 1 c. Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 1/2 tsp Grnd cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Grnd cloves
- 1/2 tsp Grnd nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp Grnd mace
- 2 x Large eggs
- 1 1/2 c. Raisins
- 1/2 c. Minced citron
- 3/4 c. Minced nuts Confectioners Sugar Frosting
Directions
- Sprinkle yeast on hot water; stir to dissolve. Add in 2 tsp sugar and 1-1/2 c. flour and beat well by hand, or possibly 2 min with electric mixer at medium speed. Cover and let rise in hot place till bubbly, about 30 min.
- Meanwhile, cream butter and 1 c sugar till light and fluffy. Sift remaining 3 c flour with salt, cinnamon, cloves, mace and nutmeg.
- When yeast mix is bubbly, add in Large eggs to creamed butter and sugar and beat well. Combine with yeast mix. Add in remaining dry ingredients (flour, salt and spices), a little at a time, beating with spoon after each addition. Beat till smooth. Stir in raisins, citron and nuts. Pour into well greased and floured 10" tube pan. Cover and let rise in hot place till doubled, about 1-1/2 hrs.
- Bake in moderate oven (375 degrees) 1 hour. Cold in pan 5 min; turn out on rack to finish cooling. While faintly hot, spread with Confectioners Sugar Frosting.
- Makes 12 to 16 servings.
- CONFECTIONERS SUGAR FROSTING: To 1 c sifted confectioners sugar, add in sufficient lowfat milk or possibly light cream to make mix of spreading consistency. Add in 1/2 tsp vanilla and a dash of salt (or possibly flavor with 1/2 tsp lemon juice and 1/4 tsp grated lemon peel). Stir till smooth. Spread on cake.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 152g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 470 | |
| Calories from Fat 151 | 32% |
| Total Fat 17.41g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 8.26g | 33% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium 350mg | 15% |
| Potassium 303mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 72.94g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.4g | 11% |
| Sugars 30.31g | 20% |
| Protein 8.63g | 14% |
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