Minnehaha Cake recipe

9 servings

1 1/2 cups white sugar

1/2 cup butter

2 eggs

1 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar

2 egg whites

5 tablespoons water

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 tablespoon raisins for decorating

1/8 cup toasted almonds, for decoration

1/2 cup toasted pecans

1/4 cup red and green candied cherries

Beat together the white sugar and butter.

Add the eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.

Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk.

Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 pan.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until tests done.

To Make Frosting: Beat together with an electric mixer the brown sugar, egg whites, water and salt.

Place in a double boiler over rapidly boiling water, stirring constantly.

Cook 10 minutes or until frosting will stand in peaks.

Remove from heat and add 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Beat until thick.

Spread on cake.

Decorating: Place one large raisin in each corner.

Then place toasted almonds, toasted pecans, red and green cherries all over the cake.