Whiskey Cake Recipe

Name: Whiskey Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 eggs, separated; 3/4 c. granulated sugar; 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter; 1/4 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1 1/2 c. sifted unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 (8 oz.) can pecans, chopped (2 c.); 1 c. seedless raisins; 1 tsp. baking powder; 2 tsp. ground nutmeg; dash of salt; 1/2 c. bourbon; pecan halves for decoration; candied cherries (optional)

Servings: persons

3 eggs, separated
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
1/4 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 c. sifted unbleached all-purpose flour
1 (8 oz.) can pecans, chopped (2 c.)
1 c. seedless raisins
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. ground nutmeg
dash of salt
1/2 c. bourbon
pecan halves for decoration
candied cherries (optional)

1
Grease and flour a 10 x 4-inch tube pan.
2
Beat egg whites in small bowl with electric mixer until foamy white.
3
Beat in 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar slowly, until meringue forms stiff peaks. Reserve.
4
Beat butter, brown sugar, remaining granulated sugar and egg yolks in large bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy.
5
Mix 1/4 cup of the flour with pecans and raisins in small bowl, stirring until nuts and fruit are coated.
6
Sift remaining 1 1/4 cups flour with baking powder, nutmeg and salt onto wax paper. Beat into batter alternately with bourbon until well blended. Stir in pecans and raisins.
7
Fold in reserved meringue until no steaks of white remain.

1055

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 eggs, separated, 3/4 c. granulated sugar, 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, 1/4 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, 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.

Whiskey Cake

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