Description
A moist, tender cake infused with the rich flavors of Irish whiskey, perfect for cozy gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Irish whiskey (or apple juice)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream and Irish whiskey until well combined.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the walnuts or pecans if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
Notes
Store the cake wrapped in plastic wrap for moisture and revive flavors with a sprinkle of whiskey or apple juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg