Celebration Cake with Hot Buttered Whiskey Glaze
Elevate your next celebration with this show-stopping **Celebration Cake with Hot Buttered Whiskey Glaze**—a dessert that perfectly balances decadent sweetness and a touch of bold, boozy warmth. This moist and tender two-layer cake is infused with hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and a splash of whiskey, giving it a rich, comforting flavor profile. Topped with a luxuriously smooth glaze made from melted butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and a double dose of whiskey, this cake embodies indulgence. Whether you're marking a special occasion or treating yourself to a gourmet dessert, its effortless elegance and irresistible glaze make it a standout centerpiece. Perfect for whiskey lovers and adventurous bakers alike, this cake pairs wonderfully with coffee or a glass of your favorite aged spirit. Celebrate with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 4 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Hot water
- 0.25 cup Whiskey
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for glaze), melted
- 2 tablespoons Whiskey (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch, two-layer cake pan or line with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add the eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
In a small bowl, combine the hot water and whiskey. Gradually stir this liquid into the cake batter until fully combined.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cake is cooling, prepare the hot buttered whiskey glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, whiskey, and heavy cream until smooth and pourable.
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Drizzle a small amount of the glaze over the top, spreading it evenly. Place the second cake layer on top and pour the remaining glaze over the entire cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Let the glaze set for about 20 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
489 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.2 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 260 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.0 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 89 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
