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Almond Good Luck Cake cont.
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tube pan. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening and 1
cup sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir
in lemon juice, peel and extracts. Combine the baking powder, salt, baking soda
and remaining flour; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. In a
small mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
Beat in the remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff. Fold into
batter. Pour into prepared pan. Insert whole almond into batter. Bake at
350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes
out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. For
glaze, melt preserves in a microwave or saucepan; strain. Add orange juice;
drizzle over warm cake.
Yield: 12 servings.
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