Kentucky Whiskey Cake

• 5 c. flour, sifted before measuring
• 1 lb. white sugar (2 1/3 c.)
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 3/4 lb. butter
• 6 eggs, beaten separately
• 1 pt. Kentucky bourbon
• 1 lb. candied cherries, cut in pieces or halves
• 2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 lb. shelled pecans
• 1/2 lb. white raisins, cut in half or 1/2 lb. chopped dates
• 1 tsp. baking powder

1. Soak cherries and raisins or dates in whiskey overnight.
2. Cream sugar and butter until fluffy; add egg yolks and beat well.
3. Add soaked fruit and remaining liquid, reserving a small amount of flour for nuts (add remaining to mixture).
4. Add nutmeg and baking powder.
5. Fold in beaten egg whites.
6. Add lightly floured pecans last.
7. Bake in a large greased tube pan lined with greased paper. Bake 3 to 4 hours (watch baking time) in slow oven (250u0b0 to 275u0b0).

flour, white sugar, brown sugar, butter, eggs, kentucky bourbon, candied cherries, nutmeg, pecans, white raisins, baking powder

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=235679 (may not work)