Whiskey Cake

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. red candied cherries
  • 1/2 lb. golden raisins
  • 1 pt. whiskey
  • 3/4 lb. butter
  • 1 c. packed brown sugar
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 6 eggs, separated
  • 5 c. sifted flour
  • 2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 4 c. pecan halves

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut cherries in half.
  2. 2
    Soak cherries and raisins in whiskey overnight.
  3. 3
    Cream butter, brown sugar and sugar until fluffy.
  4. 4
    Add egg yolks, beating well.
  5. 5
    Add whiskey mixture and flour, reserving small amount of flour.
  6. 6
    Add nutmeg and baking powder.
  7. 7
    Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
  8. 8
    Roll pecans in reserved flour and add to batter.

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