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How to Make Irish Whiskey Cake the Easy Way

Irish Whiskey Cake is a holiday treat that isn't only reserved for St. Patrick's Day. You'll find it on many British dessert tables over Christmas and New Year's, and it's a great treat for afternoon tea as well! If you need to make something quick for last-minute guests, Irish Whiskey Cake is sure to please the crowds. Read on to learn how to make Irish Whiskey Cake using just a few basic ingredients.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1/2 cup fresh butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Irish whiskey

    The Cake

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

  2. Step 2

    Mix the cake mix and pudding mix in medium bowl until combined.

  3. Step 3

    Add eggs one at a time.

  4. Step 4

    Mix the batter. Add oil, milk and whiskey to the mixture and blend on medium speed with electric mixer until well-combined.

  5. Step 5

    Stir in the fruit. Add the walnuts and golden raisins until combined.

  6. Step 6

    Prepare the pan. Butter the Bundt pan; then pour the cake batter into pan.

  7. Step 7

    Bake for 50 minutes until cake is cooked through and turns a light brown color.

  8. Step 8

    Remove from oven, and let cool at least 20 minutes in pan. Turn onto platter.

  9. Step 9

    Poke holes on top of cake using a fork. Set aside and prepare syrup topping.

  10. The Syrup Topping

  11. Step 1

    Melt the butter in small saucepan.

  12. Step 2

    Add sugar to dissolve. Stir in the sugar until it dissolves and turns into syrup.

  13. Step 3

    Add the whiskey. Pour in the Irish whiskey, and combine thoroughly.

  14. Step 4

    Finish the cake. Pour 1/2 the syrup over the entire cake; then let it set for 20 minutes.

  15. Step 5

    Brush the cake with remaining syrup before serving.

  16. Step 6

    Slice the cake into wedges, serve and enjoy!

Tips & Warnings
  • The cake can be stored covered up to one week.
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