GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS CAKE
One bite of this old-fashioned spice cake will bring back memories. Loaded with raisins and nuts, it tastes extra special drizzled with the rich buttery sauce. -Linda Stemen, Monroeville, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 servings (2-2/3 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, raisins, water and butter. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool., In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Add raisin mixture; beat until blended. Fold in pecans. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° until cake springs back when lightly touched, 45-55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For sauce, in a large saucepan, bring cream to a boil; stir in butter and sugar until smooth. Reduce heat; stir a small amount of hot liquid into egg yolks. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook until sauce is slightly thickened and coats the back of a spoon (do not boil). Remove from the heat; stir in brandy. Serve warm with cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Fat 35g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 271mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Rumon Islam
[email protected]This cake is a tradition in my family. We make it every year for Christmas morning. It's always a hit!
Ahsan Basheer
[email protected]I made this cake for my Christmas party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
7amaa Rwandzy
[email protected]This cake was just okay. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Layla Johnson
[email protected]I've been making this cake for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect Christmas cake recipe.
Alozie Emeka
[email protected]This cake was a little too dense for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Alice Garoutte
[email protected]I'm not a fan of fruitcake, but this cake was actually really good. The dried fruit and nuts added a lot of flavor and texture.
Endri Nazifi
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Suvash Sada
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Abigail Kaedabi
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for the holidays.
Ali Saith
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Haeley Brown
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the cake didn't turn out right. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
C P
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I was very impressed with the results.
Taiye Spencer
[email protected]This cake was a little too dry for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Dilsad Alam
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Christmas cake, but this one was really good. It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy.
Kasim ali
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Faizangill
[email protected]I made this cake for my friends and they loved it. It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Nakyanja Mariam
[email protected]This cake is a tradition in my family. We make it every year for Christmas morning. It's always a hit!
Shaheer Tariq
[email protected]I've tried many Christmas cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy.
sk Shahin
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. I loved the addition of the dried fruit and nuts.
Baphomet 83
[email protected]This Christmas cake was a huge hit at our family gathering! It was moist, flavorful, and beautifully decorated. I'll definitely be making this again next year.