Whiskey Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups raisins
• 2 cups chopped walnuts
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cardamom or cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-2/3 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, at room temperature
• 4 large egg whites
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup bourbon, Scotch whiskey, or apple cider