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Cherry Bourbon Cake

Source of Recipe

Posted by Linda Roth


List of Ingredients

2 C. butter
2 C. granulated sugar
6 eggs
1/3 C. maraschino cherry juice
3 C. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. mace
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 C. bourbon
1 (16 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, drained and halved
2 C. chopped nuts
2 T. bourbon


Recipe

Cream butter with sugar; add eggs, one at a time, and beat well. Add 1/3 cup maraschino cherry juice drained from a 16 ounce jar of maraschino cherries.

Sift together dry ingredients. Add the 1/2 cup bourbon to creamed mixture alternately with dry ingredients. Fold in maraschino cherries and nuts. Bake in greased and floured 10-inch tube pan at 325ºF for 1 hour and 40 minutes (check after 1 hour and 20 minutes).

Pour the 2 tablespoons bourbon over cake while still warm. Store in tightly covered container.