Bourbon Pecan Cake

It s so buttery and moist and it is bursting with bourbon flavor.

Bourbon pecan cake.

I often wonder how many people love pound cake as much as i do. I found this unusual bourbon pecan pound cake in one of my early 20th century cookbooks with a hastily scrawled star next to the title in faded blue ink. It makes the perfect rich canvas for so many other wonderful flavors. Cut candied cherries and pecans into quarters and garnish cake.

Pin it to your cake board to save for later. 550 3 daily value protein. Preheat oven to 325 f. Our bourbon pecan pound cake is a buttery rich tender cake loaded with pecans just the right amount of bourbon and topped with a luscious caramel glaze.

The bourbon is accented perfectly with a generous amount of nutmeg. Bake cakes until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean about 30 35 minutes. Wrap cake in cheesecloth then with foil or plastic wrap. Cool cake in pans on rack for 10 15 minutes.

For stronger bourbon flavor saturate piece of cheesecloth with additional bourbon. Arrange the pecan halves in circles on top of cake they will be on the bottom once the cake comes out of the pan. Melt the chocolate and butter in a small bowl over a double boiler. Divide batter equally between pans.

Gradually add coffee and bourbon beat until smooth. Oh and the versatility of a pound cake. A good bourbon cake recipe is one of those things that s handed down from generation to generation here in the south. This cake is a delicious combination flavor.

Place first cake onto serving platter. Transfer the batter to the prepared angel food cake pan. Using a wooden spoon stir the pecan pieces into the batter. Remove cake from pan and brush remaining reserved bourbon.

Cover the pan with foil. Double recipe for 10 inch tube pan bake at 275 for 2 1. Follow gonna want seconds on pinterest for more great recipes. 1 recipe makes three full 7 5 x 3 5 pans bake 300 for 1 hr two 8x4 pans bake 300 for 1 25 hrs one 9x5 pan bake 300 for 1 5 hrs.

A chocolate y cake with bourbon and pecans. Tap each pan to remove any air bubbles. 2 2 3 cups cake flour. 2 1 4 teaspoons baking powder 3 4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 2 teaspoon salt 1 2 cup bourbon 1 2 cup milk 1 1 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.

Drizzle glaze down sides.