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Grandma Jensen’S Current Pound Cake

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This International dessert features Currants, Butter or marg, Sugar, Mace, Eggs; separated. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12
Calories: 2210.4
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features Currants, Butter or marg, Sugar, Mace, Eggs; separated. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cup Currants
  • 1 pound Butter or marg
  • 2 cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Mace
  • 9 Eggs; separated
  • 4 1/4 cup Flour; sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon extract
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
Directions
  1. 1
    Rinse Currents in hot water, drain and dry on a towel.
  2. 2
    Cream butter until fluffy, add sugar and spice and cream thoroughly.
  3. 3
    Beat egg yolks until thick and creamy; add to butter mixture and blend well.
  4. 4
    Add one half of the flour and mix until smooth; add remainder of flour and mix until smooth again.
  5. 5
    Mix in stiffly beaten egg whites.
  6. 6
    Pour into 2 paper lined loaf pans (9x4x2.5) and bake @ 350 deg for 1 hr and 25 min.
  7. 7
    Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick in center

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2210.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 94.5g146%
Saturated Fat 58.4g292%
Cholesterol 244.0mg82%
Sodium 736.2mg31%
Total Carbohydrate 314.8g105%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g30%
Sugars 121.1g
Protein 26.7g54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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