Cinnamon Holiday Cake With Bourbon, Dried Fruit and Pecans Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Cinnamon Holiday Cake With Bourbon, Dried Fruit and Pecans Recipe - Los Angeles Times

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Fruitcake with a less-loaded name, this cake is packed with bourbon, dried fruit and nuts for a baked good to share for the holidays.

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Ingredients

  • 340 grams (12 ounces) mixed dried fruit, such as apples, cherries, prunes and dates, roughly chopped (2 cups packed; see note above)
  • 227 grams (8 ounces) golden raisins (1 1/2 cups packed)
  • 2 cups bourbon
  • 454 grams (1 pound; 4 cups) pecan halves
  • Nonstick baking spray (or butter and flour; see note above)
  • 567 grams (1 1/4 pounds; 5 cups) cake flour, sifted, divided
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 450 grams (1 pound; 2 cups packed) dark brown sugar
  • 312 grams (11 ounces; 1 1/2 cups) granulated sugar, divided
  • 340 grams (1 1/2 cups; 3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 6 large eggs, separated

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