- Prep Time:30 minutes
- Cook Time:30 minutes
- Serves:16
This sensational four-layer cake is all about the incredible frosting, filled with fruit, nuts, coconut and other good things.
Why try? We’ll admit this cake takes a little extra time and care to make. But it’s truly worth it. It looks and tastes sensational.
Foodie Byte: We recommend this amazing cake for special occasions. Makes a great addition to your holiday table. And it keeps for quite a while, if you wrap it and store in the refrigerator. So you can enjoy it over several days.
Ingredients
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2 boxes white cake mix
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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For Frosting:
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12 large egg yolks
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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2 cups butter
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1/2 cup bourbon
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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Zest from 3 oranges
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2 cups muscat raisins
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2 cups chopped pecans
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2 cups shredded coconut
Preparation
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1
Prepare cake mix according to package instructions and add in vanilla and almond extract. Allow to cool.
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2
To make the frosting, stir the egg yolks and sugar together in the top of a double boiler over simmering water and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and pale in color. Gradually add the butter, a few tablespoons at a time, and cook, continuing to stir constantly, until the mixture is thick and translucent.
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3
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the bourbon, vanilla and almond extracts. Stir in the fruit, nuts, and coconut and cool slightly to a spreadable consistency before using, about 10 minutes.
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4
Place one cake layer on a plate and spread the top with a thin layer of frosting; repeat with each layer, and then frost the sides.
Additional Info
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