Ingredients

3 1/4 cups sifted all purpose flour

3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup whole milk

8 large egg whites

Filling:

• 3/4 cup bourbon
• 3/4 cup dried tart cherries
• 3/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots

• 8 large egg yolks
• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup pecans, toasted, chopped
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 4 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped

frosting

• 1 1/2 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons bourbon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream

• Pecan halves (optional)
• Dried apricot halves

Description

Dried Cherries And Apricots Highlight This Impressive Version Of A Southern Classic.

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