Virginia Whiskey Cake

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 15
Satisfy your sweet tooth with Virginia Whiskey Cake
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter , softened
1/4 cup white sugar
3 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup port wine
1/8 cup brandy
3/4 cup candied mixed fruit
3 egg whites
1/2 cup bourbon whiskey

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
410
Sugar
30g
Fat
11g
Virginia Whiskey Cake is a traditional Southern dessert that is often served during the holiday season. It is a dense, fruit-filled cake that gets its flavor from a combination of port wine, brandy, and bourbon whiskey. This cake is perfect for anyone who loves a boozy dessert, and it pairs well with a cup of coffee or tea. It is also a great way to use up any leftover dried fruit that you may have in your pantry.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch cake tin with butter and set aside.
2.In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks and mix well.
3.In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and nutmeg.
4.Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with the port wine and brandy.
5.Fold in the candied mixed fruit. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
6.Gently fold the egg whites into the cake mixture, being careful not to overmix.
7.Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8.Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
9.Once the cake has cooled, pour the bourbon whiskey over the top and allow it to soak into the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

PROS

Virginia Whiskey Cake is moist, flavorful, and loaded with candied fruit.

The combination of port wine, brandy, and bourbon whiskey gives it a unique and delicious taste.

CONS

This cake is high in calories, sugar, and fat, so it should be consumed in moderation.

It is not suitable for people who are avoiding alcohol or are under the legal drinking age in their country.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Virginia Whiskey Cake is not particularly healthy, it does contain dried fruit which can provide a good source of fiber and some vitamins.
However, it is not a substitute for fresh fruit as it is often high in added sugars.

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