Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup rum
  • 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup butter (unsalted, melted)
  • 3 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 8 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 eggs (separated)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces walnuts or pecans
  • 5 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
  • 3 tablespoons sugar

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