WHISKEY CAKE

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This recipe come to you courtesy of Evans Farm Inn in Mclean, Virginia. I haven't actually prepared this cake, but thought I would share it with you since this Inn's restaurant is one of the places where my husband I first dated and holds very happy memories for us.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
3 cups sifted cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon mace
1 cup Bourbon (100 proof)
2 cups pecans, chopped
1/2 cup light corn syrup (optional)
1 tablespoon light corn syrup (optional)
1 tablespoon rum (optional)
2 tablespoons whiskey (optional)
whipped cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • Combine the sugars and cream with butter.
  • Add well-beaten eggs.
  • Sift flour, bakin gpoder and mace; add alternately with whiskey.
  • Add nuts, blend well.
  • Bake in well greased or paper-lined tube pan for 2 1/2- 3 hours.
  • The cake should have a moist, crumbly texture similar to a macaroon.
  • Wrap in foil and store in a cool place.
  • (Do Not Freeze).
  • The cake cuts easier when cold, but should be served at room temperature.
  • It will keep for two weeks or longer.
  • Note: For added flavor, add 1 TBS of Whiskey Sauce (See ingredients above and combine all well) to the cake one half hour before serving.
  • Whipped cream is optional.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7107, Fat 359.7, SaturatedFat 135.3, Cholesterol 1122.5, Sodium 1796, Carbohydrate 767.3, Fiber 28.1, Sugar 422.7, Protein 74.5

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