Tennessee Whiskey Pecan Cake

This is one of my favorite old time cake recipes that I just added a bit of spirit to.  Actually a quarter cup of spirit in the way of Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey®.  This is my all time favorite sipping whiskey and I think it adds just the right taste to this cake.  The whiskey along with the pecans is a winning recipe in my book.  Let me know what y’all think.  You of course don’t need to add the whiskey, but as I always say, “Why Wouldn’t You”.

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar packed
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil (or 3/4 cup oil & 1/4 cup Whiskey)
• 1-1/2 cups  flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups pecans chopped very fine

1. In a large bowl, combine the sugars and egg.  Mix well to incorporate.
2. Add the oil and vanilla and stir well to combine.
3. Add in the flour, baking soda and salt and mix well to make sure all the flour is mixed in.
4. Add in the pecans and mix just enough to combine.
5. Pour this batter into a prepared 9×13 baking dish.
6. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 30-35 minutes
7. Let cool 3-5 minutes before cutting.
8. Enjoy with ice cream and caramel sauce.