TEXAS COWBOY CAKE

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Turn EVERY day into a holiday with this wonderful cake... a true celebration of family and flavor!

Provided by Cindy Moblo

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp cloves, ground
2 c water
1 c strong brewed coffee
1 box raisins (15 oz.)
1 box dates, chopped (8 oz.)
3/4 c butter
4 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 Tbsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 c chopped pecans
1/2 c light corn syrup
1 c pecans, halved
2 Tbsp bourbon or rum (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first eight ingredients in a saucepan and bring to low boil while stirring continually. Reduce heat and let simmer 5 minutes. Remove to cool.
  • 2. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • 3. Once cooled to lukewarm, slowly stir the liquid spice/fruit mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold in chopped pecans. Pour into two large well-greased loaf pans.
  • 4. Arrange pecan halves in a decorative pattern on the top of the loaves.
  • 5. Bake 1 hour at 300 degrees.
  • 6. With a brush, gently apply a coat of corn syrup over the cakes. (A few tablespoons of bourbon or rum may be added to the corn syrup.)
  • 7. Continue baking one hour, or until a toothpick come out of the cakes cleanly. Cool.
  • 8. For an adult dessert, a few tablespoons of bourbon or rum can be poured on each slice prior to serving.

Wajid Shahzad
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Afsa Ospit
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of chocolate and caramel.


Lwandzile Mandisa
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Reneka Nelson
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This cake is perfect for chocolate lovers. It's rich and decadent, but not too heavy.


Ail Baloch
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it.


JOAN DERY
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and impressive-looking.


Aminat Gbadamosi
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I'm not a big chocolate fan, but I really enjoyed this cake. It's not too sweet and the frosting is light and airy.


Ifeanyi Mottoh
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This cake is so moist and fluffy. The frosting is the perfect amount of sweetness and richness.


lisa scholes
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Siddhartha Paul
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This cake is so delicious and decadent. It's perfect for special occasions or when you just want to treat yourself to something sweet.


Chris Osborne
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, too. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them up.


Linda Drake
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This cake was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was. I'll definitely be making it again.