Lekvar Cake

Description

 * Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * ½ lb butter
 * 2 whole eggs
 * 2 cups flour (fill to top of measuring cup)
 * 1 tsp baking powder
 * 1 tsp lemon juice
 * grated lemon rind
 * ¼ cup milk
 * 1½ lb lekvar or prune filling

Filling

 * ½ lb powdered sugar
 * 6 egg yolks
 * 1 lb chopped walnuts
 * 4 beaten egg whites

Directions

 * 1) Mix butter, eggs, flour, baking powder, lemon juice and lemon rind, thoroughly.
 * 2) Use milk to make moist,less than ¼ cup - dough will be soft.
 * 3) Roll out between wax paper and spread on cookie sheet (with sides).
 * 4) Spread 1½ pound lekvar on the dough.

Filling

 * 1) Mix powdered sugar and egg yolks until well blended.
 * 2) Beat egg whites until stiff.
 * 3) Fold in walnuts to yolk mixture.
 * 4) Then fold in egg whites.
 * 5) Pour over lekvar.
 * 6) Bake 30 minutes at 350°F.
 * 7) Edges will be beige.
 * 8) Cool and cut into small squares.
 * 9) Sprinkle powdered sugar on top.
 * 10) Enjoy.