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Pecan Cake

The perky idea of a pecan cake can always be tempting to lovers for the occasion of valentine day. Mydearvalentine provides a delectable account of the pecan cake recipe for the Valentine's Day cake recipes meant for valentine day. This valentine day fall in love with fruity and chocolaty side of your relation with a pecan cake for the valentine day date. The ingredients for the pecan cake are as follows.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup softened butter
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 eggs, separated
2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup good quality bourbon
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 cups coarsely chopped pecans, about 1 pound
1 cup coarsely chopped raisins



PREPARATION:

Whip butter in electric mixer. Slowly add sugar and beat until light. Add egg yolks one at a time and beat well after each addition. Mix nutmeg with the bourbon. In another bowl, sieve together 1 cup of the flour and soda each. Add dry ingredients to the mixture, a little at a time, alternating with the bourbon and nutmeg mixture. Mix pecans and raisins with remaining 1/2 cup of flour; add to mixture and blend well. Beat egg whites until thick peaks form; accumulate into the batter. With waxed paper, line bottom of a greased 10-inch tube pan. Grease the waxed paper and spoon mixture into the prepared pan and let stand for 10 minutes. Bake at 325° for about 70 to 80 minutes or until its firm.

Cool in pan on rack and carefully turn out to a plate and peel off the paper. Invert the cake properly. Wrap and refrigerate for at least a few days for best flavor. If desired, sprinkle with more bourbon before wrapping. Dust with confectioners' sugar or glaze with a vanilla glaze, if desired.


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