Mrs. Dipaola's Fig Apricot Rum Cake Recipe

• 1 c. Egg whites
• 2 c. Sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 c. Sugar
• 1 Tbsp. Baking pwdr
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 c. Vegetable oil
• 5 x Egg yolks
• 3 Tbsp. Grated orange peel
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp Cream of tartar
• 1 1/2 c. Sugar
• 1 med Unpeeled orange sliced
• 1 x Unpeeled lemon sliced
• 1 c. Dark rum
• 1 c. Apricot preserves
• 1 Tbsp. Fresh lemon or possibly orange juice
• 2 can Whole Kadota figs - (17-ounce ea) liquid removed
• 1 can Whole peeled apricots - (17-ounce) liquid removed, pitted
• 1/2 c. Walnuts
• 1 c. Whipped heavy cream optional

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