Scripture Cake

Name: Scripture Cake
Ingredients: 4 c. flour; 2 Tbsp. baking powder; pinch of salt; 1/4 lb. butter; 2 c. sugar; 6 eggs, separated; 2 c. raisins; 2 c. chopped dried figs; 1 Tbsp. almond extract; 1 Tbsp. honey; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. ground cloves

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

4 c. flour
2 Tbsp. baking powder
pinch of salt
1/4 lb. butter
2 c. sugar
6 eggs, separated
2 c. raisins
2 c. chopped dried figs
1 Tbsp. almond extract
1 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves

Directions

1

Stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
2

Cream butter into sugar, add lightly beaten egg yolks.
3

Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the butter and egg mixture.
4

Beat egg whites until fluffy and stir in.
5

Add 1/2 cup water and balance of ingredients. Beat well and turn into 9-inch square pans, greased and floured. Bake at 375° for 1 hour.