Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup eggnog
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts and brandy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the eggnog, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and tender crumb
- Rich brandy flavor
- Warm and comforting aroma
- Perfect for holiday gatherings
User Comments:
- "Absolutely divine! The brandy adds a touch of sophistication that elevates this classic dessert."
- "The eggnog gives the cake a festive touch, perfect for Christmas morning."
- "I loved the melt-in-your-mouth texture and the subtle yet noticeable brandy flavor."
- "A crowd-pleaser at our holiday party. Everyone raved about it!"
- "Easy to make and incredibly delicious. A must-try for brandy lovers."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a more intense brandy flavor, soak the raisins in brandy overnight before adding them to the cake batter.
- If you don't have eggnog on hand, you can substitute 1 cup of milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of powdered egg yolks.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving to prevent it from crumbling.
