Strawberry Blonde Cake Recipe

Name: Strawberry Blonde Cake
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped; 1 cup dried currant; 1 tablespoon nutmeg; 1/2 1/2 cup whiskey or 1/2 cup sherry wine; 1 cup butter (if using margarine, not spread or tub product) or 1 cup margarine, softened (if using margarine, not spread or tub product); 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 5 eggs; 1 1/4 cups flour; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup pitted dates, chopped; 1/2 cup strawberry preserves (use a good quality); 1/4 cup candied citron peel, finely diced

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
1 cup dried currant
1 tablespoon nutmeg
1/2 1/2 cup whiskey or 1/2 cup sherry wine
1 cup butter (if using margarine, not spread or tub product) or 1 cup margarine, softened (if using margarine, not spread or tub product)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
5 eggs
1 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup pitted dates, chopped
1/2 cup strawberry preserves (use a good quality)
1/4 cup candied citron peel, finely diced

1
The day before making the cake, stir pecans, currants, nutmeg and liquor together; cover and let stand overnight.
2
Preheat oven to 325F and grease and flour a 12 x 8 baking pan.
3
Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.
4
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
5
Sift dry ingredients together.
6
Fold flour mixture and remaining ingredients into batter until well blended.
7
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until cake pulls slightly away from edges of the pan.
8
Cool in pan.
9
Brush with additional liquor, if desired.
10
Store in an airtight container.

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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: 1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped, 1 cup dried currant, 1 tablespoon nutmeg, 1/2 1/2 cup whiskey or 1/2 cup sherry wine, and more.

Yes, Strawberry Blonde Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Strawberry Blonde Cake

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