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Most Memorable Marguerite Cake
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Generously frost the cake.
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A slice of Most Memorable Marguerite Cake.
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Most Memorable Marguerite Cake frosted.
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Off the heat add vanilla and baking powder.
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For the icing beat brown sugar, egg white, water, and salt over a double boiler.
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Cover and place in the fridge.
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Place a cake on a cake stand, add the filling, then top with a second layer of cake.
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Stir and heat until it comes to a boil and thickens.
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Heat egg yolks, raisins, milk, butter, brown sugar, and vanilla for the filling.
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Turn onto a wire rack when cooled.
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Cool completely in the pan.
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Bake cakes for 30 minutes.
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Evenly pour the batter into 2 pans.
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Alternate adding flour and buttermilk to the creamed butter.
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Mix flour and baking soda in a bowl.
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Cream butter, brown sugar, egg whites, and molasses.
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Prepare 2 8 inch pans.
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I am about to share an heirloom recipe for a mind-blowing cake that is best described in the language of wine connoisseurs. This silky textured cake has a full-bodied flavor -- not too sweet, yet comforting to the palette.