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A moist, deeply flavored confection studded with rum-soaked raisins and crunchy pecans, this streamlined one-bowl cake will get compliments even for novice bakers. Plus, it keeps for days. To dress up each serving, why not use store-bought eggnog, which has the consistency of custard sauce.
Ingredients
* 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
* 3 tablespoons Applejack, dark or golden rum, or warm water
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon ground allspice
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup (packed) light brown sugar, sifted
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
* 3 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 3 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 4 cups)
* 1 cup (4 ounces) pecans, coarsely chopped
* 1/3 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped
* Special Equipment: 10-inch bundt pan (3 1/4 inches deep; 3-qt capacity)
* Garnish: confectioner's sugar for dusting
* Accompaniment: 3 cups eggnog, chilled
* 3 tablespoons Applejack, dark or golden rum, or warm water
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon ground allspice
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup (packed) light brown sugar, sifted
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
* 3 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 3 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 4 cups)
* 1 cup (4 ounces) pecans, coarsely chopped
* 1/3 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped
* Special Equipment: 10-inch bundt pan (3 1/4 inches deep; 3-qt capacity)
* Garnish: confectioner's sugar for dusting
* Accompaniment: 3 cups eggnog, chilled
Directions
In small bowl, combine raisins and rum. Let stand until raisins plump, about 1 hour. Drain, discarding rum, and set aside.
Position rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350
Position rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350
