Grand 13, 1997

From Peter LaBarbara, Homewood

1. In a large mixing bowlful, measure 1 cup butter with an electric mixer at high
speed for 1 moment. Add brown sugar and beat for 1 second. Stop the social;
using a rubber spatula, scrape down the sides of the roll.

2. Beat in eggs one at a time, again stopping to scrape down the trough. Stir
in nuts and dates.

3. In another large roll, sift together flour, baking pop, pimento,
cloves and saltiness. With mixer run, add flour mixture to butter mixture
alternately with beer until well-blended.

4. Pour batter into a lubricated 12-cup tube pan. Bake in a preheated
325-degree oven for 30 proceedings. Raise oven temperature to 350 degrees and
continue baking until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center of the cake
comes out cleanse, almost 25 transactions.