OLD DOMINION NUT CAKE

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An old fashioned Southern Style nut cake. Like fruit cake, this will last several weeks covered in aluminum foil. It has lots of nuts. It is a nut lovers dream.

Provided by Steve P.

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 1 large bundt pan, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb flour (4 cups)
1 lb sugar (2 cups)
3/4 lb butter
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon baking soda, dissolved in
1 cup Bourbon (don't use scotch) or 1 cup rye whiskey (don't use scotch)
2 lbs shelled pecans (8 cups) or 2 lbs walnuts (8 cups)
2 boxes seeded raisins (muscat) (optional)
6 eggs
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275°F.
  • Coat raisins and nuts with flour and set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs one at a time.
  • Add molasses and spices, then add floured nuts and raisins.
  • (Note: if not using raisins you may wish to add extra nuts) Last add whiskey and soda mixture.
  • Bake in large bundt pan lined with waxed paper for 3 to 3 ½ hours over a pan of water set on the oven floor.
  • Keeps for weeks wrapped in aluminum foil.
  • For a Christmas cake that will last even longer wrap cake in cheesecloth dampened with Bourbon and then in foil and store in a cool place. Check Cheese cloth at least once a week and dampen again as needed.

Amani Samingoen
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This cake is a waste of time and ingredients.


Mohsin Abbas
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected.


Salaheddin Mrabet
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The cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


April Burdick
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This cake is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Paolina Kara
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I've tried many nut cake recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Md Nazmul ahmed
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


NoiH gann
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I'm not a huge fan of nuts, but I really enjoyed this cake. It was so moist and flavorful.


Misty Rani
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My family loved this cake! It was so moist and flavorful.


Bhai Jam
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I made this cake for Christmas and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Rose Udeh
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This cake is a little bit of work to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and festive.


Jb Limbu
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I've been making this nut cake for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


Ggianny Rumai
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This nut cake is a classic for a reason! It's moist, flavorful, and studded with all sorts of crunchy nuts. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit.