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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 55 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 14 |
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I almost forgot I had this recipe. This is one that I like to make New Years, as the circle is the symbol of good luck for the year. The Brandy.... well that's to get you started. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar |
3/4 cup packed brown sugar |
5 eggs |
1 cup sour cream |
1/2 cup brandy |
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup cornmeal |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1 cup chopped pecans |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 cup powdered sugar |
1 teaspoon brandy |
4 -5 teaspoons milk |
pecan halves (to garnish) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F Generously grease and sugar (Yes, I said SUGAR) a 10-inch tube pan. Pour amount of water in a 13x9 to come half way and place on bottom rack of oven. (This creates a steam in the oven and will make this dense cake really moist) Leave pan in oven during the cooking time as well.
2. Beat together butter and sugars in large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in sour cream and brandy.
3. Sift together dry ingredients. Add to butter mixture, mixing until well blended. Stir in pecans. Pour into prepared pan, spreading evenly to edges.
4. Bake 65 to 70 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. (Surface will appear slightly wet.)
5. Cool cake in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen edges and remove to rack to cool completely.
6. To Prepare Brandy Glaze, Heat butter in medium saucepan over medium heat until melted and golden brown; cool slightly.
7. Add powdered sugar, brandy and milk; beat until smooth.
8. Drizzle cake with Brandy Glaze. Garnish, if desired. Store tightly covered.
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