DAY Recipe

Beat the egg yolks and sugar together until thick. Slowly stir in the brandy, rum, peach brandy, milk and cream. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled and pour into a punch bowl. Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold gently into the eggnog. Grate a little nutmeg
on top and serve in 4-ounce punch glasses.

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INGREDIENTS
for the cake layers

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened

2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon double-acting baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup milk

7 large egg whites

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

2 cups sugar

3/4 cup water

6 large egg whites

2 teaspoons vanilla

1/2 cup finely chopped dried figs plus sliced dried figs for [...]