Old Fashioned Whiskey Cake
Transport your taste buds to a bygone era with this decadent Old Fashioned Whiskey Cake, a true showstopper for any dessert table. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this moist and flavorful cake combines the richness of butter and pecans with the sweet complexity of whiskey-soaked raisins. Baked to golden perfection in a bundt pan, this nostalgic dessert is finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar for a timeless presentation. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings, this whiskey cake pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. With simple ingredients and a touch of indulgence, this classic dessert is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup whiskey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Stir in the whiskey, vanilla extract, chopped pecans, and raisins until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.
Slice and serve as is, or pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5184 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 208.2 g | 267% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.6 g | 373% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1021 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 3148 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 722.8 g | 263% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 453.7 g | ||
| Protein | 80.7 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.8 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 685 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 23.4 mg | 130% | |
| Potassium | 2666 mg | 57% | |
*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.
