Bourbon Pecan Cake Recipe

Name: Bourbon Pecan Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups chopped pecans; 1 (9 ounce) box raisins; 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 1/2 cups butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 6 eggs; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup Bourbon, divided

Servings: persons

6 cups chopped pecans
1 (9 ounce) box raisins
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
6 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup Bourbon, divided

1
Combine pecans and raisins. Dredge with 1/2 cup flour, stir well; set aside.
2
Combine remaining 3 1/2 cups flour and spices; set aside.
3
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.
4
Combine molasses and soda, add to creamed mixture. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with 1/2 cup bourbon, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition. Stir in pecan mixture.
5
Spoon batter into a waxed paper-lined and greased 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 325u00b0F for 2 hours to 2 hours and 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan. Remove from pan.
6
Moisten several layers of cheesecloth with remaining 1/2 cup bourbon, cover cake completely with cheesecloth. Wrap with foil, store in cool place one week, remoistening cheesecloth as needed.

2782

kcal

Calories

203

Fat

217

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups chopped pecans, 1 (9 ounce) box raisins, 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Bourbon Pecan 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 Pecan Cake

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