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.

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