Pecan Cake

Name: Pecan Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. sugar; 1 lb. shortening; 1 lb. flour; 10 eggs, beaten separately; 1 c. whiskey or brandy; 1 tsp. cream of tartar; 3 boxes white raisins; 1 lb. crystallized cherries; 1 lb. crystallized pineapple; 1/2 c. orange and lemon peel; 10 c. pecans; 1 tsp. nutmeg

Eats Now Editorial Team · 5430 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Pecan Cake – a delicious recipe with sugar, shortening, flour, eggs, whiskey, cream of tartar. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 lb. sugar
1 lb. shortening
1 lb. flour
10 eggs, beaten separately
1 c. whiskey or brandy
1 tsp. cream of tartar
3 boxes white raisins
1 lb. crystallized cherries
1 lb. crystallized pineapple
1/2 c. orange and lemon peel
10 c. pecans
1 tsp. nutmeg

1
Cream sugar and shortening.
2
Add egg yolks.
3
Add flour and whiskey alternately, then add cream of tartar and nutmeg.
4
Beat egg whites well and fold into mixture.
5
Last, add chopped fruit and nuts which have been dredged with a little flour.
6
Bake at 225u00b0 for 3 or 4 hours, depending on size of cake.
7
This will make two 6 or 7-pound cakes.
8
It is very good if you can afford it.

5430

kcal

Calories

459

Fat

304

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. sugar, 1 lb. shortening, 1 lb. flour, 10 eggs, beaten separately, and more.

Yes, 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
5430 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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