A GREAT CAKE
This great cake was adapted for "The Martha Stewart Show" from a recipe written by Martha Washington.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 10-inch round springform cake pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper and spray parchment with cooking spray; set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites and salt on high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Transfer egg whites to a medium bowl.
- Clean mixer bowl and return to mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add butter to bowl and beat on high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes, scraping down sides as necessary.
- Reduce mixer speed to medium and with the mixer running add egg whites to butter, 1 cup at a time, mixing until combined. Slowly add sugar, mixing until well combined. Add egg yolks and mix until combined.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, mace, and nutmeg. With the mixer running add flour mixture to butter mixture, 1 cup at a time. Mix until well combined. Add raisins and almonds.
- Place apples and pears in a large bowl and cover with wine and brandy. Add apple mixture to mixer. Increase speed to high, mixing until well combined, about 15 seconds.
- Transfer cake batter to prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Transfer cake to oven and bake, rotating pan once halfway through baking, until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Remove cake from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Remove side of pan and transfer cake onto a baking sheet.
- Spread frosting all over top and sides of cake. Transfer cake to oven and bake until frosting is dry and brittle, about 1 hour. Frosting should shatter when cake is cut.
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prakash Grg
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again for special occasions.
Ingrid Abrahams
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a moist and flavorful cake that's perfect for any occasion. The frosting is also delicious and easy to make.
Annet Nakanwagi
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a bundt pan and the cake came out perfectly. The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's easily adjustable. Overall, I'm very happy with this recipe.
Dhiyajal Deoparsad
[email protected]I made this cake for a friend's birthday and it was a huge hit! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again for future celebrations.
Labo Jeff
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Ajami Mohammad
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge success! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again for future celebrations.
Hawta adnan
[email protected]This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again for special occasions.
Zahidhussain Soomro
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a moist and flavorful cake that's perfect for any occasion. The frosting is also delicious and easy to make.
XxFsSlayerXx
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a bundt pan and the cake came out perfectly. The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but that's easily adjustable. Overall, I'm very happy with this recipe.
MD AJAHAR
[email protected]I made this cake for a friend's birthday and it was a huge hit! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again for future celebrations.
3rd gamer
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.