Bourbon Cake

11 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. red candied cherries (about 1 lb.), chopped
  • 1 1/2 c. light seedless raisins
  • 2 c. bourbon
  • 3/4 lb. butter or margarine
  • 2 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 2 c. granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 6 eggs, separated
  • 5 c. sifted all-purpose flour
  • 4 c. pecans (about 1 lb.), chopped in large pieces
  • 1 tsp. baking powder

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine cherries, raisins and bourbon.
  2. 2
    Cover and let stand overnight.
  3. 3
    Drain fruit, reserving bourbon.
  4. 4
    Cream the butter or magarine and sugars together until light.
  5. 5
    Add egg yolks and beat well.

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