Description
A warm, tender cake infused with the rich flavors of Irish whiskey, perfect for casual gatherings and cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Irish whiskey
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and Irish whiskey.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently.
- Fold in chopped nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
This cake can be made a day in advance and stored tightly wrapped. Serve warm for the best experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg