Spanish Bun Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups light brown sugar
• ¾ cup melted butter
• 2 whole eggs
• 3 egg yolks, beaten
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon allspice
• ½ teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 whole nutmeg, grated
• 1 cup sweet milk
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 3 egg whites, beaten stiff

Directions

1. Mix the brown sugar and melted butter in a large bowl.

2. Add the whole eggs, beaten yolks, cinnamon, allspice, lemon extract, grated nutmeg, and sweet milk. Mix well.

3. In a separate bowl, combine the cream of tartar, baking soda, and sifted flour.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.

5. Fold in the beaten egg whites gently until just incorporated.