Rich Ginger Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup crystallized ginger, cut in small cubes
• 1 cup ginger, preserved in syrup, diced
• 1 cup currants
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 cup dark rum
• 3 cups flour
• 34 teaspoon baking powder
• 14 teaspoon baking soda
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 12 teaspoons nutmeg
• 2 cups butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 6 eggs, separated, at room temp
• 1 tablespoon vanilla