2 c Brown sugar 1 ts Nutmeg
2 c Milk 1/2 c Prepared worms
6 tb Butter 3 c White flour
1 1/2 c Raisins 2 ts Baking soda
2 ts Cinnamon 2 ts Baking powder
1 ts Cloves 2 x Eggs
Directions: To prepare worms (Red Wiggler earthworm) place them in peat
moss for 12-14 hours to clean out grit. Then rinse in clear water and
plunge into boiling water flavoured with a bit of lemon. Remove worms after
2 mins., and repeat plunge into boiling water twice more for 2 min. with
fresh pot of water and lemon each time. Drain thoroughly,spread on a flat
tin,and bake for 10 min. at 350 degrees. Results look like shoelaces and
store well. to make cake: Combine eggs, sugar, and butter in a bowl. Beat
until fluffy. Add spices, baking powder and baking soda and flour
alternately with milk while beating continuously. Add raisins and worms.
Makes 2 loaf pans or one 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50
minutes or until done.
Yields
12 servings