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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Mohammad Shorif
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful, and the nuts add a nice crunch. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Mohsin Hassan2255
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and always a hit with my family and friends.
John Olimini
[email protected]I made this cake for my grandmother's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best cake she'd ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
nadeem Jut
[email protected]This is the best Southern Nut Cake recipe I've ever tried. It's moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. The nuts add a nice crunch and texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Hubof Brands
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. This cake is delicious and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
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[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together. No need for any fancy equipment or techniques.
Tasos Beis
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great cake to make for any occasion. It's also a great way to use up leftover nuts.
Jhanzaibali Zebijaan
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved it. It was moist and flavorful, and the nuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again next year.
Eliza Joyner
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this Southern Nut Cake was amazing! It was moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. The nuts added a nice crunch and texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Sd Sourav
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for a family gathering and everyone loved it. It was moist and flavorful, and the nuts added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Dipesh Gurung
[email protected]I've tried many different Southern Nut Cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so moist and flavorful, and the nuts add the perfect amount of crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!
Benaiah Moffat
[email protected]I made this cake exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the nuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Anthony Herrera
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of spices and nuts. It's the perfect cake for a special occasion.
Gordon Benton
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a success. It's a great cake to take to potlucks or bake sales. It's also a great way to use up leftover nuts.
Rohan Chaudhary
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together. No need for any fancy equipment or techniques.
Adhara Bustamante
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of nuts, but I really enjoyed this cake. The nuts added a nice texture and flavor without being overpowering.
Abdul Jabar
[email protected]I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best cake she'd ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Karungi Yvone
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Jim Linik
[email protected]I've been making this cake for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow and the cake always turns out perfect. I love the addition of nuts, which give it a delicious crunch.
Afif Sohag Khan
[email protected]This Southern Nut Cake was a huge hit at our holiday party! It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch from the nuts. I'll definitely be making this again.