Bourbon Cake Recipe

Name: Bourbon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) package raisins, chopped; 1 cup candied pineapple, finely chopped; 1 (8-ounce) package candied cherries, finely chopped; 8 cups chopped pecans; 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 1/8 cups butter or margarine, softened; 2 cups sugar; 6 eggs; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 1 cup bourbon; 1 cup orange marmalade; 1/2 cup molasses; Candied cherries (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (15-ounce) package raisins, chopped
1 cup candied pineapple, finely chopped
1 (8-ounce) package candied cherries, finely chopped
8 cups chopped pecans
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 1/8 cups butter or margarine, softened
2 cups sugar
6 eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 cup bourbon
1 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup molasses
Candied cherries (optional)

1
Combine first 4 ingredients; dredge with 1 cup flour, stirring to coat well. Set aside.
2
Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3
Combine remaining 3 cups flour, baking powder, and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with bourbon, marmalade, and molasses; mix well after each addition. Stir in reserved fruit and nuts.
4
Heavily grease one 10-inch tube pan; line sides and bottom of pan with greased, heavy brown paper. Spoon batter into pan, and bake at 275u00b0 for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until done.
5
Cool cake completely in pan. Garnish with cherries, if desired. To store, wrap cake in cloth soaked in brandy or bourbon; wrap with plastic or waxed paper; place in a tightly covered tin.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15-ounce) package raisins, chopped, 1 cup candied pineapple, finely chopped, 1 (8-ounce) package candied cherries, finely chopped, 8 cups chopped pecans, and more.

Yes, Bourbon Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bourbon Cake

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