Ingredients for Old Fashioned Whiskey Cake
- Yellow Cake Mix
- Instant Vanilla Pudding
- 4 large eggs
- Oil
- Whole Milk
- Whiskey
- Pecans
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- Sugar
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How to Make Old Fashioned Whiskey Cake
- **Cake:** In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 4 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in 1/2 cup bourbon (or other dark liquor).
- Pour batter into a well-greased and floured 10-inch bundt pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- **Icing:** In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 cup bourbon (or other dark liquor).
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is a light amber color.
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in 1/4 cup unsalted butter until melted and smooth.
- Using a toothpick, poke several holes in the cooled cake.
- Pour 3/4 of the icing over the cake, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.
- Let the icing set for 15 minutes.
- Carefully flip the cake onto a serving plate.
- Brush the remaining icing onto the top and sides of the cake.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
31 g
Sugar
265g
Fat
62g
Carbs
29g
