Bourbon Nut Cake Recipe

Name: Bourbon Nut Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups flour, all-purpose sifted; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 4 teaspoons nutmeg ground; 1 cup butter or margarine; 2 cups sugar; 6 large eggs; 4 ounces bourbon whiskey; 4 cups pecans coarsely chopped; 1 pound raisins, seedless dark; 1/2 pound candied cherries sliced or chopped; 1 x powdered sugar

Servings: persons

4 cups flour, all-purpose sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 teaspoons nutmeg ground
1 cup butter or margarine
2 cups sugar
6 large eggs
4 ounces bourbon whiskey
4 cups pecans coarsely chopped
1 pound raisins, seedless dark
1/2 pound candied cherries sliced or chopped
1 x powdered sugar

1
Sift flour with baking powder and nutmeg.
2
Cream butter well, then gradually add sugar and continue to cream until fluffy.
3
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
4
Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with bourbon.
5
Stir in nuts, raisins and cherries.
6
Turn batter into well-greased 10-inch tube pan lined on bottom with waxed paper.
7
Bake at 300F 2 hours, or until cake tester inserted near center comes out clean.
8
If top of cake begins to brown before it is done, cover loosely with foil.
9
Remove cake from oven and let stand 10 to 15 minutes, then turn out onto rack to cool completely.
10
When cool, sprinkle with additional bourbon and wrap.
11
Use more bourbon if fragrant cake is desired.
12
Let cake mellow 1 week or longer for best flavor.
13
Sift powdered sugar over top before slicing.

2296

kcal

Calories

141

Fat

234

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups flour, all-purpose sifted, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 4 teaspoons nutmeg ground, 1 cup butter or margarine, and more.

Yes, Bourbon Nut 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 Nut Cake

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