Kentucky Bourbon Cake

This Kentucky Bourbon Cake is a decadent, old-fashioned dessert that captures the spirit of the South with every bite. The dense, moist crumb is deeply flavored with bourbon whiskey, which cooks down to leave a warm, aromatic essence without the harsh alcohol bite. Loaded with buttery pecans and a blend of white and brown sugars, this cake offers a perfect balance of sweetness and nutty richness. It has a tender texture that holds up well to slicing, making it ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or a special weekend treat. The flavor actually improves as it sits, so this cake is best enjoyed a day or two after baking. Serve it warm or at room temperature for the ultimate comforting experience.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 6

Calories: 1587.7

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This Kentucky Bourbon Cake is a decadent, old-fashioned dessert that captures the spirit of the South with every bite. The dense, moist crumb is deeply flavored with bourbon whiskey, which cooks down to leave a warm, aromatic essence without the harsh alcohol bite. Loaded with buttery pecans and a blend of white and brown sugars, this cake offers a perfect balance of sweetness and nutty richness. It has a tender texture that holds up well to slicing, making it ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or a special weekend treat. The flavor actually improves as it sits, so this cake is best enjoyed a day or two after baking. Serve it warm or at room temperature for the ultimate comforting experience.

Ingredients

3/4 pound (3 sticks) butter
2 cup White sugar
2 1/4 cup Light brown sugar, firmly packed
6 Eggs
5 1/2 cup Sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 ts Salt
1 ts Mace
2 c Bourbon whiskey
3 1/2 c (1 lb) pecan meats

Directions

1
Preheat the oven to 300&# 194;Â°F (150ÃÂ°C). Grease a 10-inch tube pan thoroughly.
2
Cream the butter in a large mixing bowl until soft and smooth.
3
Combine the white sugar and brown sugar in a separate bowl.
4
Gradually add half of the sugar mixture to the butter, beating until smooth.
5
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy.
6
Gradually beat the remaining sugar into the egg mixture until smooth and creamy.
7
Stir the egg and sugar mixture into the butter mixture thoroughly.
8
Sift together the flour, salt, and mace.
9
Alternately add the flour mixture and the bourbon whiskey to the batter, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
10
Break the pecans into pieces and stir them into the batter.
11
Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan, filling it almost to the top.
12
Bake for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours, or until the cake shrinks slightly from the sides of the pan.
13
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
14
Turn the cake out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1587.7kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 69.0g107%
Saturated Fat 43.4g217%
Cholesterol 183.0mg61%
Sodium 637.7mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 252.4g85%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 252.4g
Protein 0.8g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: This cake improves with age. Wrap tightly in foil and store in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.

Ingredient Note: The alcohol in the bourbon cooks out during baking, leaving only the flavor.

Pan Size: A 10-inch tube pan is recommended. The batter should almost fill the pan.

Keywords: bourbon, cake, pecans, dessert, kentucky, bundt, holiday, christmas, whiskey, nutty, moist, rich, classic, american, baking, sweet

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