1 1/2 c Currants
1 lb Margarine or butter
2 c Sugar
1 ts Mace
9 Eggs; separated
4 1/4 c Flour, all purpose; sifted
1 ts Lemon extract
1 ts 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 350F for 1 hour and 25 minutes.
Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick in center.
Yields
12 servings