Original Kentucky Whiskey Cake Recipe

Name: Original 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 c. brown sugar; 1 pt. (16 oz.) bourbon; 2 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. baking powder; 2 1/2 c. sugar; 3/4 lb. butter; 6 eggs, beaten; 1 lb. candied cherries, cut in halves; 1 lb. shelled pecans, halved; 1/2 lb. golden raisins, cut in halves, or 1/2 lb. dates, cut in half

Servings: persons

5 c. flour, sifted before measuring
1 c. brown sugar
1 pt. (16 oz.) bourbon
2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. baking powder
2 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 lb. butter
6 eggs, beaten
1 lb. candied cherries, cut in halves
1 lb. shelled pecans, halved
1/2 lb. golden raisins, cut in halves, or 1/2 lb. dates, cut in half

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

3510

kcal

Calories

169

Fat

456

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 c. brown sugar, 1 pt. (16 oz.) bourbon, 2 tsp. nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Original 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.

Original Kentucky Whiskey Cake

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