Christening (Baptismal) Cake

Christening (Baptismal) Cake

Meal: A Meal in the Wilderness

Christening (Baptismal) Cake

• ¾ lb. butter
• 4 cups sugar
• 8 eggs, separated
• 4 cups flour
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. allspice
• 1 cup rum
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• ½ lb. raisins
• ½ tsp. cream of tartar

Preheat oven to 300°F.
Cream the butter and sugar together until the texture is a smooth paste. Separate the eggs and beat the yolks until a very light color, then fold into the butter/sugar mixture and blend thoroughly. Sift the dry ingredients (except the cream of tartar) together and add alternately with the rum. Stir the pecans and raisins in by hand.
Beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until stiff; then add to the cake mixture. Pour into a well-greased cake pan and bake for 4 (yes, 4!) hours.
Yield: 8–10 servings