Spirit Pound Cake

8 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 6 eggs, separated
  • 3 c. sifted flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 c. Madeira, cream sherry or apricot brandy
  • 3/4 c. finely chopped pecans

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. 2
    Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each.
  3. 3
    Sift together flour, baking powder and nutmeg.
  4. 4
    Add alternately with the wine to creamed mixture.
  5. 5
    Mix well after each addition.
  6. 6
    Blend in chopped pecans.
  7. 7
    Beat egg whites until fluffy and stiff.
  8. 8
    Fold into batter.
  9. 9
    Bake in greased and floured Bundt pan at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes.
  10. 10
    Cool in pan for 15 minutes.
  11. 11
    Turn out on wire rack.

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