VIRGINIA POUND CAKE

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Rich and velvety, this cake contributed as much toward making Virginia famous as Brunswick stew. Since pound cake uses no baking powder and depends entirely upon eggs and air for leavening, its success depends upon the length of time it is beaten. If beaten by hand, an hour is not too long. Use an electric beater if possible. From the Southern chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb butter
1 lb sugar
1 lb cake flour (4 cups)
10 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons brandy
1/4 teaspoon mace

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F and grease/flour two loaf pans.
  • Cream butter, gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat egg whites to stiff peaks.
  • Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored; add to creamed mixture.
  • Add brandy.
  • Sift flour and mace; add alternately with stiffly beaten egg whites.
  • Pour into prepared pans and bake for 90 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3736.6, Fat 211, SaturatedFat 124.7, Cholesterol 1545.5, Sodium 1662.4, Carbohydrate 406.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 229.4, Protein 52

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