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EMU CAKE & CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Emu meat is available either vacuum packed or fresh.  It may be mail-ordered from individual producers or can be found at retail in specialty food stores, health food stores and retail establishments around the country.  According to AEA, emu is deep red colored meat with no marbling.  Because it is very lean, there will be little to no shrinkage during cooking.  A moist heat and shorter cooking time is recommended.  For additional information about emu meat and where it can be found, contact the American Emu Association at 541-332-0675 or check out their web site at www.aea-emu.org
Also see: Article on Emu
 

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. ground emu
1/3 teaspoon salt
3 cups brown sugar
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups raisins
1 cup hot coffee
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon soda
 

DIRECTIONS

Mix together meat, salt and brown sugar.

Add flour, cinnamon and cloves.

Mix together raisins, coffee, nuts and soda.

Add to meat mixture. Mix well.

Bake in a greased 9 x 13 baking pan 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.

To make frosting: Soften one stick of butter.

Mix with three-ounce package of cream cheese, one box 10-x sugar and one teaspoon vanilla.

Spread generously over cooled cake.