Chocolate Whiskey Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Whiskey Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces, more for pan; 85 grams unsweetened cocoa powder (about 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons); 1 1/2 cups brewed strong coffee; 1/2 cup whiskey; 200 grams granulated sugar (about 1 cup); 156 grams light brown sugar (about 1 cup); 240 grams all-purpose flour (about 2 cups); 8 grams baking soda (about 11/2 teaspoons); 3 grams fine sea salt (about 3/4 teaspoon); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 3 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips; Powdered sugar, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

½ tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces, more for pan
85 grams unsweetened cocoa powder (about 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons)
1 1/2 cups brewed strong coffee
1/2 cup whiskey
200 grams granulated sugar (about 1 cup)
156 grams light brown sugar (about 1 cup)
240 grams all-purpose flour (about 2 cups)
8 grams baking soda (about 11/2 teaspoons)
3 grams fine sea salt (about 3/4 teaspoon)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
Powdered sugar, for serving (optional)

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1. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 10-inch springform pan. Dust with 2 tablespoons cocoa powder.
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2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, warm coffee, whiskey, 12 tablespoons butter and remaining cocoa powder, whisking occasionally, until butter is melted. Whisk in sugars until dissolved. Remove from heat and cool completely.
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3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, pepper and cloves. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla. Slowly whisk egg mixture into chocolate mixture. Add dry ingredients and whisk to combine. Fold in chocolate chips.
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4. Pour batter into prepared pan. Transfer to oven and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean, 55 to 65 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack, then remove sides of pan.
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Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if you like.

968

kcal

Calories

Fat

173

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces, more for pan, 85 grams unsweetened cocoa powder (about 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons), 1 1/2 cups brewed strong coffee, 1/2 cup whiskey, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Whiskey 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.

Chocolate Whiskey Cake

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