The Original Kentucky Whiskey Cake

• 1 lb. candied cherries
• 1/2 lb. golden raisins
• 1 pt. bourbon
• 1 1/2 c. butter, softened
• 2 c. sugar
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 6 egg yolks, beaten
• 5 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 lb. chopped pecans
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 6 egg whites, stiffly beaten
• 2 Tbsp. ground nutmeg

1. Soak cherries and raisins in bourbon overnight.
2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add egg yolks; beat well.
4. Stir in soaked fruit and bourbon.
5. Combine 1/2 cup flour with pecans.
6. Add remaining flour, nutmeg and baking powder; mix well.
7. Fold in egg whites, then floured pecans.
8. Pour batter into a greased 10-inch tube pan lined with greased brown paper.
9. Bake at 250u0b0 to 275u0b0 for 3 to 4 hours.
10. Store in tightly covered container.

candied cherries, golden raisins, bourbon, butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg yolks, flour, pecans, baking powder, egg whites, ground nutmeg

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=797166 (may not work)