Booze Cake Recipe

Name: Booze Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Dried Cherries, Chopped; 3 Tablespoons Grand Marnier; 2 whole Large Egg Whites; 1/3 cups Packed Brown Sugar; Pinch Of Salt; 1-1/2 cup Walnuts, Chopped; 1 cup Bittersweet Chocolate Chips, Divided; 2 cups Cake Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, At Room Temperature; 1 cup Sugar; 3 whole Large Eggs, At Room Temperature; 1/4 cups Bourbon; 3/4 cups Sour Cream; _____; FOR THE TOPPING:; 3/4 cups Powdered Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream; 1 Tablespoon Bourbon, Or More If Desired; Milk, As Needed To Reach Desired Consistency

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Dried Cherries, Chopped
3 Tablespoons Grand Marnier
2 whole Large Egg Whites
1/3 cups Packed Brown Sugar
Pinch Of Salt
1-1/2 cup Walnuts, Chopped
1 cup Bittersweet Chocolate Chips, Divided
2 cups Cake Flour
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, At Room Temperature
1 cup Sugar
3 whole Large Eggs, At Room Temperature
1/4 cups Bourbon
3/4 cups Sour Cream
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FOR THE TOPPING:
3/4 cups Powdered Sugar
2 Tablespoons Sour Cream
1 Tablespoon Bourbon, Or More If Desired
Milk, As Needed To Reach Desired Consistency

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and prepare a 9x9 cake pan with non-stick spray.
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2. In a small bowl, combine the dried cherries with the Grand Marnier (or whichever liquor makes you skirt fly up, as the PW would say!) and let them soak while you put the rest of the cake together.
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3. In a small bowl, mix the egg whites, brown sugar, and salt. Mix in the walnuts and 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips. Set aside.
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4. In a medium bowl, sift the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together, and whisk until blended.
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5. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, then the bourbon (or whiskey-like alcohol of choice), and mix until combined.
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6. By hand, stir in flour mixture in 4 additions, alternating with the sour cream in 3 additions. Stir until just barely incorporated. Make sure not to over mix.
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7. Fold in the remaining chocolate chips and dried cherry mixture. Be sure not to leave any liquor goodness behind!
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8. Transfer the batter to the cake pan and smooth the top. Spoon the walnut mixture over the batter in an even layer. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, or until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool the cake on a wire rack.
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9. For the topping, whisk the powdered sugar, sour cream, and bourbon in a bowl. Add milk one teaspoon at a time until it is thinned to your desired consistency. And okay, maybe add another tablespoon of bourbon if you really want to party. Then drizzle it all over the cake. Slice up and enjoy! But be sure not to operate any heavy machinery while partaking.

1448

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Dried Cherries, Chopped, 3 Tablespoons Grand Marnier, 2 whole Large Egg Whites, 1/3 cups Packed Brown Sugar, and more.

Yes, Booze Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Booze Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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