Hermit Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 eggs
1 lb. sugar (2 c.)
1 lb. butter (2 c.)
1 1/4 lb. plain flour (5 c.)
1 c. brandy
2 lb. dates, cut
1/2 lb. English walnuts, in pieces
2 tsp. cinnamon
juice of 1 lemon
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Cream sugar and butter; add egg yolks, beating lightly.
Add flour, baking powder and cinnamon, sifted together.
Add brandy, nuts and dates; fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 1 1/2 hours.