Brandy Nut Cake

11 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1 1/2 c. halved maraschino cherries
  • 1 c. light raisins
  • 1/2 c. dark raisins
  • 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. apricot brandy
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 c. apricot brandy

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine nuts and fruits.
  2. 2
    Thoroughly combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  3. 3
    Add to nut mixture, tossing to coat well. Beat eggs until frothy; add the 2 tablespoons brandy.
  4. 4
    Pour egg mixture over fruit mixture; mix well.
  5. 5
    Pour into greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf dish.
  6. 6
    Bake in 300° oven for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
  7. 7
    Cool in pan.
  8. 8
    Remove from pan.
  9. 9
    Moisten several layers of cheesecloth with 1/4 cup brandy.
  10. 10
    Wrap cake in cheesecloth again with remaining brandy.
  11. 11
    Re-wrap cake.
  12. 12
    Store in refrigerator.

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