Baba with Raisins (Baba z Rodzynkami)
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INGREDIENTS 1 cup butter (at room temperature)
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 eggs, separated
1/4 cup orange juice
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated orange or lemon peel
4 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
Fine dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon whipping cream, optional
Mix flour, cornstarch, and 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar.
With clean beaters, beat egg whites with salt until stiff, not dry, peaks form. Fold half the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Fold in the egg whites.
Add raisins to remaining flour; mix well. Fold into batter.
Generously grease an 11-cup ring mold or baba pan. Coat with bread crumbs. Turn batter into prepared pan. Brush top with cream. 8. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.
Makes 1 baba