Bourbon Pecan Cake Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 c. Dark sweet cherries, pitted
- 2 c. Minced dates
- 2 c. Bourbon
- 2 c. Softened butter
- 2 c. Sugar
- 2 c. Brown sugar
- 8 x Large eggs, separated
- 5 c. Flour
- 4 c. Pecan halves
- 1 1/2 tsp Baking pwdr
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Nutmeg
Directions
- Combine cherries, dates & bourbon in large mixing bowl; cover tightly & chill overnight. Drain fruit & reserve liquid. Beat butter on medium speed till fluffy; add in sugars & blend. Add in egg yolks & blend well. Add in 1/2 c. flour to pecans. Sift remaining flour with baking pwdr, salt & nutmeg; add in flour & liquid alternately to creamed mix, mix in beaten egg whites, add in liquid removed fruits & floured pecans. Grease loaf pans, add in waxed paper to bottom. Fill to 1 inch from top. Bake at 275 till done.
- Cold 3-4 hrs. Wrap cake in cheese cloth saturated in bourbon, then in foil wrap. Store in refrigerator or possibly freezer.
- Makes 2-3 loaves.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 310g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 1120 | |
| Calories from Fat 416 | 37% |
| Total Fat 47.9g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat 22.3g | 89% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 220mg | 73% |
| Sodium 627mg | 26% |
| Potassium 552mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 144.72g | 39% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.2g | 21% |
| Sugars 98.91g | 66% |
| Protein 12.42g | 20% |
