Hermit Cake

11 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 lb. sugar (2 c.)
  • 1 lb. butter (2 c.)
  • 1 1/4 lb. plain flour (5 c.)
  • 1 c. brandy
  • 2 lb. dates, cut
  • 1/2 lb. English walnuts, in pieces
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 tsp. baking powder

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream sugar and butter; add egg yolks, beating lightly.
  2. 2
    Add flour, baking powder and cinnamon, sifted together.
  3. 3
    Add brandy, nuts and dates; fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
  4. 4
    Bake at 325° for 1 1/2 hours.

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