Southern Whisky Cake Recipe

Name: Southern Whisky Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter; 1 cup sugar; 3 eggs; 2 cups unsifted cake flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup bourbon whisky; 1/4 cup honey; 2 1/2 cups raisins; 4 cups pecans; 1/2 cup chopped candied or crystallized mixed fruits or citron; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; Oil or melted butter for greasing pan

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 cups unsifted cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup bourbon whisky
1/4 cup honey
2 1/2 cups raisins
4 cups pecans
1/2 cup chopped candied or crystallized mixed fruits or citron
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Oil or melted butter for greasing pan

1
Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
2
In mixing bowl cream butter and sugar together and add eggs, one at a time, beating briskly.
3
Blend flour and baking powder in flour sifter and sift over butter mixture.
4
Beat to blend.
5
Add whisky, honey, raisins, pecans, fruit, nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves.
6
Blend well.
7
Lightly oil inside of 8-cup tube pan.
8
Pour batter into pan and smooth over top with spatula.
9
Set the pan on a baking sheet, and place in the oven.
10
Bake about 2 1/4 hours or until cake is nicely browned on top or until internal temperature is about 200 degrees on thermometer.
11
Let stand briefly before unmolding.
12
Wrap in cheesecloth, and douse occasionally with about 1/4 cup bourbon or Cognac.
13
Then store tightly wrapped in the cheesecloth plus aluminum foil.
14
Refrigerate or keep in very cool place until ready to use.

1627

kcal

Calories

121

Fat

126

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 3 eggs, 2 cups unsifted cake flour, and more.

Yes, Southern Whisky 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.

Southern Whisky Cake

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