Bourbon Pecan Cake...

2 & 1/2 c. sugar

1 c. butter, room temp.

6 large eggs

3 c. sifted cake flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 c. sour cream

1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp. bourbon

1 & 1/2 c. coarsely chopped pecans

2 c. sifted powdered sugar

1 to 2 tbsp. water

Pecan halves for garnish.

Beat sugar and butter in largemixer bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time beating well after each.

Mix flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg in medium bowl. mix sour cream and 1/2 c. of the bourbon in small bowl.

Add 1/3 of the flour mixture at a time to butter mixture, alternating with sour cream mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in chopped pecans.

Pour batter into greased 10 inch tube or Bundt pan. Bake in preheated 325 degree oven until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 & 1/2 hrs. Test cake frequently after first hour and 15 minutes.

OH, SO GOOD!!! :)