Polish Cinnamon Cake

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             FOOD FUNNY
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Here are a couple of quick ones from Rosemary Zwick:

Sign on a pizza shop window - 7 days without pizza makes one weak.

Sign on a restaurant window - Don't stand there and be hungry. Come on in and get fed up.

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             TODAY'S RECIPE
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This recipe not only makes a wonderful traditional Polish dessert, but
would also impress your family and friends at the breakfast or brunch table.

Polish Cinnamon Cake

12 Tbs (180 ml) butter
1 cup (250 ml) sugar
1 egg
3 tsp (15 ml) cinnamon
A grating of fresh nutmeg
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) whipping cream
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract

Beat the butter until it is soft and fluffy. Add 3/4 cup (180 ml) of the
sugar and the egg and continue beating. Add 2 tsp (10 ml) of the
cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour, and beat until well mixed. Spread about 1/3
of the batter on an ungreased baking sheet, forming a rectangle about
10x12 inches (25x30 cm) and bake in a preheated 400F (200C) oven for 8
minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Repeat two more times with the remaining batter.

Whip the cream until stiff, and fold in the remaining 1/4 cup (60 ml)
sugar, the remaining 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cinnamon, and the vanilla. Spread
a thin layer of whipped cream on one of the cakes, top with another
cake, and repeat. Spread remaining whipped cream on the top and serve immediately.
Serves 8 to 12.
Received on Tue Dec 9 06:20:57 2008