BLARNEY STONES (Mocha Cakes) 
4 eggs, separated
2 c. sugar
1 c. lukewarm water
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla

Beat egg yolks, add sugar, then slowly add water; mix well. Add flour and baking powder. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites and vanilla. Bake in two shallow pans 8x8 in a 350 oven. Let cool, then cut in squares. Spread on all six sides with a powdered sugar frosting, roll the squares in finely ground peanuts.

BUTTER FROSTING:

6 tbsp. butter
1 lb. confectioners' sugar, sifted
Light cream (about 1/4 c.)
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter; gradually add about half the sugar, blending well. Blend in 2 tablespoons cream and vanilla. Gradually blend in remaining sugar. Add enough cream to make of spreading consistency.

 

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