Add a photo

Amalgamation Cake II

By: Linda Clark 
"My husband grew up in rural Mississippi in the 50's. He always talked about an Amalgamation Cake."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

 

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 2 layer 8 or 9 inch cakes
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
  • 8 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 2 1/2 cups raisins
  • 1 (14 ounce) package flaked coconut
  •  
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 2 egg whites

Directions

  1. Bake white cake mix, following package directions, in two layers (either 8 or 9 inch).
  2. Filling: In a double boiler, combine egg yolks, flour, 2 cups sugar and butter. Cook, stirring, until thick.
  3. Add walnuts, pecans, raisins and coconut. Mix well. Spread filling between layers, on sides and top of cooled cake.
  4. Icing: Combine sugar and water in a saucepan; stir until well blended. Boil slowly without stirring until mixture will spin a long thread when a little is dropped from a spoon (hold the spoon high above saucepan), or reaches 238 - 242 degrees F (114 - 117 degrees C).
  5. In a large bowl, beat egg whites with a mixer until they are stiff, but still moist. Pour hot syrup slowly over egg whites while beating. Continue until mixture is very fluffy, and will hold its shape. Spread over cake.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 529 | Total Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 89mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

ADVERTISEMENT

   

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by The_Intolerant_Chef   view full review
Wow! What a cake! I made it with a blue ribbon white cake, also found here, and they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by Miss Marie   view full review
This was a very nice cake that my family enjoyed. However, they found that the frosting wasn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2005 by SIMBALION   view full review
I followed this recipe exactly. The filling wouldn't stick together and I had a very large...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by sara starns   view full review
I ALSO GREW UP IN A SMAL TOWN IN MISSISSIPPI. MY GRANDMOTHER MADE THIS EVERY CHRISTMAS NOW SHE...

 

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

Simple White Cake

See how to make a simple white cake that’s perfect for layer cakes and cupcakes.

Prepping Cake Pans

Watch how to properly prepare a cake pan in two easy steps.

How to Frost a Cake

See simple steps to frost a cake like a professional baker.

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States