FRUIT FILLING
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup boiling water
- Whites of 2 eggs
- ¼ cup chopped nuts
- 1 cup mixed figs, raisins, citron, cherries and pineapple, cut fine
Boil sugar and water without stirring until syrup spins a thread; beat whites until dry; add syrup gradually, beating constantly; when cool add nuts and fruit. Spread between layers and on top of cake.