Virginia Whiskey Cake Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°. Grease and flour a 10-in. tube pan., Combine the first 6 ingredients; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes; fold in 1 cup nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan; sprinkle with remaining nuts. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 60-65 minutes. Cool in pan., For glaze, mix all ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Cool 3 minutes. Pour one-third of glaze over top of cake, allowing some to flow over sides. Let stand 1 hour. Remove from pan to cool completely; cover., The next day, reheat glaze; brush half over cake, cooling before covering. Repeat the following day, using remaining glaze.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
• Combine the sugars and cream with butter.
• Add well-beaten eggs.
• Sift flour, bakin gpoder and mace; add alternately with whiskey.
• Add nuts, blend well.
• Bake in well greased or paper-lined tube pan for 2 1/2- 3 hours.
• The cake should have a moist, crumbly texture similar to a macaroon.
• Wrap in foil and store in a cool place.
• (Do Not Freeze).
• The cake cuts easier when cold, but should be served at room temperature.
• It will keep for two weeks or longer.
• Note: For added flavor, add 1 TBS of Whiskey Sauce (See ingredients above and combine all well) to the cake one half hour before serving.
• Whipped cream is optional.