One bite of this old-fashioned spice cake will bring back memories. Loaded with raisins and nuts, it tastes extra special drizzled with the rich buttery sauce. -Linda Stemen, Monroeville, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 servings (2-2/3 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, raisins, water and butter. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool., In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Add raisin mixture; beat until blended. Fold in pecans. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° until cake springs back when lightly touched, 45-55 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For sauce, in a large saucepan, bring cream to a boil; stir in butter and sugar until smooth. Reduce heat; stir a small amount of hot liquid into egg yolks. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook until sauce is slightly thickened and coats the back of a spoon (do not boil). Remove from the heat; stir in brandy. Serve warm with cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Fat 35g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 271mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »#weeknight #time-to-make #course #cuisine #preparation #occasion #desserts #european #holiday-event #cakes #dietary #christmas #number-of-servings #4-hours-or-less
You'll also love