Whisky Cake Recipe

Name: Whisky Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 eggs, separated; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup butter; 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1 1/2 cups sifted unbleached flour; 8 ounces pecans, chopped; 1 cup seedless raisins; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 teaspoons nutmeg; 1/2 cup bourbon; Pecan halves for decoration; Additional bourbon for soaking

Servings: persons

3 eggs, separated
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 cups sifted unbleached flour
8 ounces pecans, chopped
1 cup seedless raisins
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1/2 cup bourbon
Pecan halves for decoration
Additional bourbon for soaking

1
Grease and flour a 10-by-4-inch tube pan.
2
Beat the egg whites until they are foamy.
3
Beat in one-quarter cup of the granulated sugar slowly until the mixture forms stiff peaks.
4
Set aside.
5
Beat the butter, brown sugar, remaining granulated sugar and egg yolks until the mixture is light and fluffy.
6
Mix one-quarter cup of the flour with the pecans and raisins to coat.
7
Sift the remaining flour with baking powder and nutmeg.
8
Beat into the batter alternately with the bourbon until well blended.
9
Stir in the pecans and raisins.
10
Fold in the reserved beaten egg whites thoroughly.
11
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, pressing down to pack.
12
Decorate the top with pecan halves.
13
Bake at 325 degrees for one hour, or until the top springs back when lightly pressed.
14
Cool on a wire rack for one hour.
15
Remove the cake from the pan; cool completely.
16
Wrap the cake with cheesecloth soaked with bourbon.
17
Store in a tightly covered container for several days.

1065

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 eggs, separated, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, 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.

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