On Mon 14 Jul 2008 09:45:34a, told us...

> On Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:17:52 GMT, "James Silverton"
> > wrote:
>
>>Interesting name! There are recipes available by googling but no
>>indication why it is called "Amalgamation Cake". Does any know if it
>>commemorates some historical occasion?
>
> I think the name commemorates what it is, James. It's an amalgam of
> ingredients.
>
> amalgamate: to unite in or as if in an amalgam; especially : to merge
> into a single body
>
>

I think you're right, Barbara.

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