Brandy Nut Cake
- 3 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1 1/2 c. halved maraschino cherries
- 1 c. light raisins
- 1/2 c. dark raisins
- 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. apricot brandy
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 c. apricot brandy
- Combine nuts and fruits.
- Thoroughly combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Add to nut mixture, tossing to coat well. Beat eggs until frothy; add the 2 tablespoons brandy.
- Pour egg mixture over fruit mixture; mix well.
- Pour into greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf dish.
- Bake in 300u0b0 oven for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- Cool in pan.
- Remove from pan.
- Moisten several layers of cheesecloth with 1/4 cup brandy.
- Wrap cake in cheesecloth again with remaining brandy.
- Re-wrap cake.
- Store in refrigerator.
walnuts, maraschino cherries, light raisins, dark raisins, allpurpose, sugar, baking powder, salt, apricot brandy, eggs, apricot brandy
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=424977 (may not work)