Kentucky Whiskey Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. flour, sifted before measuring
1 lb. white sugar (2 1/3 c.)
1 c. brown sugar
3/4 lb. butter
6 eggs, beaten separately
1 pt. Kentucky bourbon
1 lb. candied cherries, cut in pieces or halves
2 tsp. nutmeg
1 lb. shelled pecans
1/2 lb. white raisins, cut in half or 1/2 lb. chopped dates
1 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Soak cherries and raisins or dates in whiskey overnight.
Cream sugar and butter until fluffy; add egg yolks and beat well.
Add soaked fruit and remaining liquid, reserving a small amount of flour for nuts (add remaining to mixture).
Add nutmeg and baking powder.
Fold in beaten egg whites.
Add lightly floured pecans last.
Bake in a large greased tube pan lined with greased paper. Bake 3 to 4 hours (watch baking time) in slow oven (250\u00b0 to 275\u00b0).