Alcohol Infused Pound Cake With Currants

Ingredients

• 1 lb flour, dried and sifted
• 1 lb sugar, dried and sifted
• 1 lb butter
• 10 egg yolks
• 6 egg whites
• 2 tbsp sherry
• 1 tbsp brandy
• 1 lb currants, washed, picked, and dried (optional)

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a loaf pan by greasing and flouring it.
2. 2 Work the butter into the sifted flour with your hands until the mixture resembles fine cream.
3. 3 Beat the egg yolks and whites together until very light and fluffy.
4. 4 Gradually mix the beaten eggs into the flour-butter mixture, beating constantly to keep it light.
5. 5 Stir in the sherry and brandy. If using, fold in the dried currants.
6. 6 Pour the batter into the prepared pan immediately. Bake for 45-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Do not let the batter stand before baking.