Old Hartford Election Cake
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 20
- Yields:
-
1 large loaf
ingredients
- 1 teaspoon yeast
- 1⁄2 cup lukewarm water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1⁄4 cups sifted flour
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, well beaten
- 1 cup raisins
- 1⁄4 cup sliced citron
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 3⁄4 cup flour
- 3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1⁄2 cup brandy
- 3⁄4 cup confectioners' sugar
- water
directions
- Soften yeast in lukewarm water and add the next four ingredients, mixing well.
- Set aside to rise overnight.
- Blend the 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until light.
- Add eggs, raisins, citron, lemon rind and lemon juice.
- Sift remaining 3/4 cup of flour, soda, salt and nutmeg; add to batter alternatively with brandy.
- Combine the raised yeast batter with the cake batter, pour into a well-greased bread pan and let rise in a warm place about one hour.
- While the cake is rising, preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake for one hour.
- Mix confectioner's sugar with just enough water to make a thin icing.
- Cool cake slightly and drizzle icing over the top.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Molly53
United States