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                        GRANDMA'S CURRENT POUND CAKE
 
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 Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Breads                           Cakes
                 Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1 1/2   c            Currants
    1       lb           Margarine or butter
    2       c            Sugar
    1       t            Mace
    9                    Eggs -- separated
    4 1/4   c            Flour, all purpose -- sifted
    1       t            Lemon extract
    1       t            Vanilla
 
   Rinse Currents in hot water, drain and dry on a towel.
   
   Cream butter until fluffy, add sugar and spice and cream thoroughly. Beat
   egg yolks until thick and creamy; add to butter mixture and blend well. Add
   one half of the flour and mix until smooth; add remainder of flour and mix
   until smooth again.  Mix in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into 2 paper
   lined loaf pans (9“x4”x2.5") and bake at 350øF for 1 hour and 25 minutes.
   
   Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick in center.
  
 
 
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