SOUTHERN NUT CAKE
It's basically a Christmas Cake. There's no candied fruit- it's chock full of nuts. And it's drizzled with brandy....a big plus for a Christmas Cake. The only resemblance to fruit cake is the dough before baking- loaded with nuts and not much batter. A Maida Hatter recipe, adapted from Moveable Feasts.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack 1/3 the way up from the bottom. Preheat oven to 325°. Butter a 10 by 4 inch tube pan (like an angel food cake pan). Line the bottom with wax or parchment paper. Butter the paper and dust all over with fine bread crumbs.
- Break or cut the nuts into large pieces. They should NOT be finely chopped. Place them in the largest bowl you have.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, mace and salt. Set aside. Combine the milk and brandy or bourbon. Set aside.
- In an electric mixer, cream the butter. Add the sugar and beat for a few minutes, scraping the bowl as necessary. On moderate speed, add the eggs one at a time, beating until thoroughly incorporated after each egg and scraping the bowl when necessary to keep everything well mixed. Increase speed and beat until light and fluffy- about 3 minutes. The batter may look curdled at this point- that's OK.
- On lowest speed alternately add the sifted dry ingredients in three additions with the milk mixture in two, scraping the bowl as necessary with the spatula and beating only until smooth after each addition.
- Pour the batter over the nuts. Stir with a large wooden spoon until the nuts are all coated with the batter. Turn into the prepared pan and level the top.
- Bake for 1 ¾ hours or until a cake tester comes out clean. Remove from the oven and place the cake pan on a rack. Generously sprinkle or brush the brandy or bourbon on top of the hot cake. Let cake cool in the pan for about 20 minutes.
- Cover the cake with a rack and invert to remove pan and paper. Cover with another rack and carefully invert again to cool. It's better if it sits for 24 hours before cutting.
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Angelica M Marquez
[email protected]This cake is a classic Southern dessert. It's a must-try for any fan of nuts and cakes.
Praven Chand
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.
Kamlesh Sardar
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious, moist cake that everyone will love.
Shafiq Channar
[email protected]This cake is delicious served warm or cold. I personally prefer it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Lila Oli
[email protected]I've made this cake with different types of nuts and they all work well. My favorite is a combination of walnuts and pecans.
Sara Ouda
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover nuts. I always have a bag of walnuts or pecans in my pantry, so it's easy to whip up a batch of this cake.
Jesica Enyelike
[email protected]I love that this cake can be made ahead of time. It makes it so easy to entertain guests.
Kumail Ahmad
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.
Mason Johson
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.
Molean Pomoso
[email protected]This cake is a labor of love, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious, moist cake that everyone will love.
Atique Hasan
[email protected]I've tried many Southern Nut Cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.
Flako Torres
[email protected]I made this cake for my friends and they couldn't stop raving about it. It's definitely a keeper!
Denise Harker
[email protected]This cake is so delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Timothy Terrance
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for Southern Nut Cake. It's always a hit at parties and potlucks.
tamoor yousaf
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the nuts added a nice crunch.
shreya niraula
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh the next day.
Rohan Perera
[email protected]I've been making this cake for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of nuts, spices, and pineapple is irresistible.
Md TAHACIN TAHACIN
[email protected]This Southern Nut Cake is a classic for a reason! It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit.