Kentucky Whiskey Cake Recipe

Name: Kentucky Whiskey Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 c. flour, sifted before measuring; 1 lb. white sugar (2 1/3 c.); 1 c. brown sugar; 3/4 lb. butter; 6 eggs, beaten separately; 1 pt. Kentucky bourbon; 1 lb. candied cherries, cut in pieces or halves; 2 tsp. nutmeg; 1 lb. shelled pecans; 1/2 lb. white raisins, cut in half or 1/2 lb. chopped dates; 1 tsp. baking powder

Servings: persons

5 c. flour, sifted before measuring
1 lb. white sugar (2 1/3 c.)
1 c. brown sugar
3/4 lb. butter
6 eggs, beaten separately
1 pt. Kentucky bourbon
1 lb. candied cherries, cut in pieces or halves
2 tsp. nutmeg
1 lb. shelled pecans
1/2 lb. white raisins, cut in half or 1/2 lb. chopped dates
1 tsp. baking powder

1
Soak cherries and raisins or dates in whiskey overnight.
2
Cream sugar and butter until fluffy; add egg yolks and beat well.
3
Add soaked fruit and remaining liquid, reserving a small amount of flour for nuts (add remaining to mixture).
4
Add nutmeg and baking powder.
5
Fold in beaten egg whites.
6
Add lightly floured pecans last.
7
Bake in a large greased tube pan lined with greased paper. Bake 3 to 4 hours (watch baking time) in slow oven (250u00b0 to 275u00b0).

3368

kcal

Calories

169

Fat

419

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 5 c. flour, sifted before measuring, 1 lb. white sugar (2 1/3 c.), 1 c. brown sugar, 3/4 lb. butter, and more.

Yes, Kentucky Whiskey 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.

Kentucky Whiskey Cake

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