In Memory of JC

In honor of John Caraian

March 18, 1916 – January 4, 2008

We were friends who never said goodbye.  In remembrance, here’s a recipe we shared, enjoy as we did.

5 Flavor Pound Cake

2 – ¼ lb sticks salted butter
½ c. vegetable oil
3 c. sugar
5 eggs
Mix above well, adding eggs one at a time.
Sift together:
3 c. flour
¾ tsp baking powder
½ tsp. salt
Add to above mixture, alternating with 1 c milk.
Add:
1 tsp. each of extracts: vanilla, rum, butter, lemon, coconut plus 3 tsp brandy liquor (cognac, rum) pour batter into a 10 “ tube pan sprayed well with PAM
Bake 1 ½ hours @ 325 degrees.
Glaze:
1 cup sugar
½ c. water
1 tsp each of same extracts above plus 2 tsp brandy, cognac or rum. Heat just to boiling point and pour over warm cake.


Good night Mr. Caraian...where ever you are!