Liqueur Cakes
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of these homemade Liqueur Cakes—a luxurious dessert that combines the velvety sweetness of cake with the sophisticated touch of your favorite liqueur. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, and sugar, this recipe brings a unique twist to classic baking by infusing the batter with liqueurs such as rum, Baileys, or amaretto. The result? A moist and tender cake with a hint of boozy elegance in every bite. Perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions, these cakes come together effortlessly in just an hour and are finished with a dusting of powdered sugar for a simple yet stunning presentation. Serve it alongside coffee or a complementary cocktail for a truly unforgettable treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cups liqueur of choice (e.g., rum, Baileys, amaretto)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan or 9x13-inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the vanilla extract and liqueur of choice until fully incorporated.
Starting and ending with the dry ingredients, alternately mix in the flour mixture and milk in three additions. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the cake with powdered sugar before serving. Optionally, you can drizzle additional liqueur over the cooled cake for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.3 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.9 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 883 mg | 294% | |
| Sodium | 2889 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 555.4 g | 202% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 362.0 g | ||
| Protein | 54.3 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 777 mg | 17% | |
*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.
