GLAZED PECAN-RAISIN CAKE

Glazed Pecan-Raisin Cake image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
2 tablespoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar (1 pound)
6 large eggs
1/2 cup brandy
3 cups pecans, chopped (about 12 ounces)
3 cups raisins (1 pound)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon orange juice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a nonstick Bundt pan (12-cup capacity), tapping out excess flour; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, nutmeg, and baking powder; set aside.
In another large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add brandy; beat until combined. With mixer on low, gradually add flour mixture; beat just until combined (do not overmix). Fold in pecans and raisins.
Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake until cake has pulled away from sides of pan and a toothpick inserted in top comes out clean, 1 1/2 hours. Immediately invert onto a wire rack, and let cool completely.
Set rack with cake over a rimmed baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle cake with glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 g, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g