Vash's Nut Cake

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a tube pan.

2. 2

   In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

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   Gradually add flour, baking powder, and milk or whiskey.

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   Fold in nuts and pour into prepared baking pan.

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   Place a shallow pan of water on the bottom rung of the oven.

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   Bake the cake in the middle of the oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until golden brown and a tester comes out clean when placed in the center of the cake.

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   Allow cake to cool on a cooling rack.

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   When the cake has cooled completely, use a pastry brush to coat all sides of the cake with whiskey.

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    This should use about 3/4 cup.

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    Wrap the cake in a piece of cheesecloth and pour the remaining 1/4 cup of whiskey over the cheesecloth so that it is damp.

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    Store the cake in the refrigerator for several weeks, re-wetting the cheesecloth as needed with additional whiskey.

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    Serve with whipped cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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