Election Day Cake Recipe

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Election Day Cake
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Directions:

  1. Combine 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar with the water in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium high heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Place the dried fruit in a large bowl. Add the sugar mixture and whiskey; stir and set aside.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine warm water and milk.
  4. Combine yeast with 1 cup of whole wheat flour and combine it with the milk mixture. Sprinkle the remaining whole wheat flour on top. Set aside to allow the yeast to ferment until the yeast breaks through the surface of the flour, approximately 30 minutes.
  5. Lightly spray and flour an 8 inch tube pan.
  6. Sift together the remaining dry ingredients and set aside. Drain the fruit mixture; reserve for the syrup for later use as a glaze.
  7. Beat together the butter and the remaining 1 cup of granulated sugar until it is light in texture. Add eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula after each addition. Add the flour/yeast mixture; mix until fully combined. Add the remaining sifted dry ingredients. The batter will be stiff. Stir in the drained fruit.
  8. Place the batter in the pan, cover, and set in a warm area to allow the cake to rise, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  9. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze: In a medium sized bowl, combine the 1 cup confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons of the syrup reserved from the drained fruit. Stir until smooth and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  10. Bake cake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes and transfer cake to a wire rack to cool. When cool, lightly brush with reserved syrup and top with glaze.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 787.85 Kcal (3299 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.82g 9%
Cholesterol 61.69mg 21%
Sodium 704.04mg 29%
Potassium 487.48mg 10%
Total Carbs 199.2g 66%
Sugars 81.64g 327%
Dietary Fiber 2.34g 9%
Protein 9.83g 20%
Vitamin C 403.6mg 673%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 838.9mg 84%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 270.02 Kcal (1131 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 21.14mg 21%
Sodium 241.3mg 29%
Potassium 167.08mg 10%
Total Carbs 68.27g 66%
Sugars 27.98g 327%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 9%
Protein 3.37g 20%
Vitamin C 138.3mg 673%
Iron 0.9mg 15%
Calcium 287.5mg 84%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.8
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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