On Wed 12 Apr 2006 05:52:20p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Joseph
Littleshoes?

> Cream one pound of butter with one pound of sugar, then add one egg
> yolk. Blend thoroughly, then add another, and so on until all nine
> yolks are thoroughly mixed and creamed.
>
> Sift one pound of flour in gradually, and finally add the stiffly beaten
> egg whites.
>
> Dredge one pound of black walnuts meats in small amount fo flour and add
> to batter.
>
> Bake in a very slow oven for two and one half to three hours, in a deep
> mould.

So it's a pound cake with black walnuts. Sounds yummy! Yes, your
temperature is about right. If the top browns too quickly, form a tent of
foil and place over it.

My grandmother made a similar pound cake, but with pecans instead of black
walnuts. She usually served it with a compote of stewed dried figs and
caramelized pears.

--
Wayne Boatwright @¿@¬
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