Rich Fruit Cake With Almonds And Citron

Ingredients

• 1 lb fine flour, dried and sifted
• 3/4 lb fine sugar, dried and sifted
• 1 lb butter
• 1 noggin brandy
• 10 egg yolks
• 10 egg whites
• 1 grated nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp beaten mace
• 1 lb currants, washed, dried, and picked
• 1/4 lb blanched almonds, thinly sliced
• 2 oz citron, thinly sliced
• 2 oz candied orange peel, thinly sliced

Method

1. 1 Beat the butter and brandy together until creamy.
2. 2 Gradually add the sugar, beating the mixture very light.
3. 3 Beat the egg yolks extremely light, then add them to the butter mixture one spoonful at a time.
4. 4 Beat the egg whites very light.
5. 5 Gradually add the flour and egg whites to the batter, alternating and adding one spoonful at a time.
6. 6 Rub the currants with a little flour, then fold them into the cake batter along with the nutmeg and mace.
7. 7 Layer the batter in a cake hoop, placing the sliced almonds, citron, and orange peel between each layer.
8. 8 Bake for two hours.