Boozy Irish Whiskey Cake
Description
These Irish whiskey cakes are boozy little loaves soaked with butter, brown sugar, and Irish whiskey. They're definitely off-limits for the children!
Ingredients
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cooking spray
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1 (18 1/2 ounce) package yellow cake mix
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2 (3 9/10 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
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1 cup chopped walnuts, divided
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1 cup Irish whiskey, divided
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1/2 cup milk
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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4 large eggs
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1/2 cup butter
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 teaspoon water
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease six mini loaf pans with cooking spray.
2
Combine cake mix, pudding mix, and 1/2 cup walnuts in a large bowl.
3
Whisk 1/2 cup Irish whiskey, milk, and oil together in a separate bowl. Whisk in eggs. Pour over cake mixture and stir until blended. Divide batter among the prepared loaf pans.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
5
While the loaves are cooling, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in brown sugar. Add remaining 1/2 cup walnuts, 1 tablespoon of the remaining 1/2 cup whiskey, and water. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in all remaining whiskey.
6
Remove cakes from the pans and invert onto a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Use a toothpick to poke small holes across the tops. Pour whiskey topping over cakes and leave to soak in as they cool.