Biblical Fruit Cake - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1/2 c. almonds (Genesis 43:11)
1 c. raisins and 1 c. figs (1 Samuel 30:12)
2 c. flour (1 Kings 4:22)
2 eggs, separated (Isaiah 10:14)
1 1/2 c. sugar (Jeremiah 6:20)
1/2 c. butter (Judges 5:25)
1/2 tsp. each: cinnamon, mace and cloves (1 Kings 10:10)
1/2 tsp. salt (Leviticus 2:13)
2 tsp. baking powder (Luke 13:21)
1/2 c. water (Genesis 24:11)
1 Tbsp. honey (Proverbs 24:13)
Preparation
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Grease and flour a 9 1/2-inch tube pan.
Chop almonds, raisins and figs fine.
Flour them well with part of the 2 cups of flour. Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry; set aside.
In mixing bowl, blend butter, sugar, spices and salt.
Beat egg yolks and add.
Sift in flour and baking powder; add water and honey.
Stir in floured nuts and fruits; beat well.
Fold in egg whites.
Pour into pan.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 50 to 60 minutes.
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