Receta Deep-South Amalgamation Cake
This is an old fashion ,traditional dessert in the South. It apparently has been around for many years. One can add just about anything in this cake , and it will stand out as a big winner. It takes many steps and patience, but the wait is worth it. This is not an original recipe but I have made some changes.
Tiempo de Prep: | American |
Tiempo para Cocinar: | Raciónes: 12 |
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Bake white cake as directed, in two 8 inch pans.
- Make the filling by combining egg yolks, flour, 2 cups of sugar and butter.
- 3.Cook, stirring until thicken. Add nuts, raisins and coconuts. Mix well.
- Spread the filling between the layers of cooled cake, on sides and top as well.
- In a sauce pan, combine the sugar and water, stirring well. Boil slowly , do not stir. Using a spoon,check the mixture. Fill the spoon with the mixture. It should spin a long thread like. Check the temperature of the liquid. It should be about 240 degrees.
- In a bowl, beat the egg whites with a mixer until they are stiff. Pour the syrup into the egg whites and continue beating. It should be fluffy and hold its shape.
- Spread over cake. Serve warm or chilled, with ice cream.