Old Hartford Election Cake

  1. Soften yeast in lukewarm water and add the next four ingredients, mixing well.
  2. Set aside to rise overnight.
  3. Blend the 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until light.
  4. Add eggs, raisins, citron, lemon rind and lemon juice.
  5. Sift remaining 3/4 cup of flour, soda, salt and nutmeg; add to batter alternatively with brandy.
  6. Combine the raised yeast batter with the cake batter, pour into a well-greased bread pan and let rise in a warm place about one hour.
  7. While the cake is rising, preheat oven to 350u0b0F.
  8. Bake for one hour.
  9. Mix confectioner's sugar with just enough water to make a thin icing.
  10. Cool cake slightly and drizzle icing over the top.

yeast, water, butter, sugar, salt, flour, butter, sugar, eggs, raisins, citron, lemon rind, lemon juice, flour, baking soda, salt, grated nutmeg, brandy, confectioners, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/old-hartford-election-cake-129092 (may not work)

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