Boozy Irish Whiskey Cakes
Paula Jones
Updated Feb 17, 2023
Looking for a dessert that's downright intoxicating? Try whipping up a batch of these yummy whiskey cakes with Irish whiskey! With a little help from Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Butter Recipe Yellow Cake Mix and a lot of lovin' from some strong Irish whiskey, these Boozy Irish Whiskey Cakes are anything but ordinary. Give 'em a try and see what we mean!
Boozy Irish Whiskey Cakes
- Prep Time 15 min
- Total 1 hr 45 min
- Servings 12
- Ingredients 11
Ingredients
Cakes
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder or granules
- 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Butter Recipe Yellow Cake Mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 eggs
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup Irish whiskey
Irish Whiskey Butter Sauce
- 1/4 cup Irish whiskey
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12 mini fluted tube cake pans with cooking spray.
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Step2In small microwavable bowl, stir coffee powder and 2 tablespoons whiskey with whisk until combined. Microwave on High about 10 seconds or just until warm; set aside.
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Step3In large bowl, beat cake mix, 1/2 cup butter, the eggs, 2/3 cup water and 1/4 cup whiskey with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Add coffee mixture. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Divide batter evenly among cake pans.
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Step4Bake about 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove cakes from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
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Step5In small heavy saucepan, mix sauce ingredients. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted.
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Step6To serve, place cakes on dessert plates; drizzle with sauce.
Nutrition
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