This is a cake that’s simple to make but really has it all. Like a rum cake, the boozy bite keeps it from tasting too sweet but it does it in true southern style with the caramelly vanilla flavor of bourbon.
Ingredients
2 cups (4 sticks) butter, at room temperature, plus more for pan
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, plus more for pan
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
6 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups pecans, chopped
3/4 cup bourbon, plus 3 tablespoons, divided
For the glaze:
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon bourbon
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
Preparation
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