Chocolate Whiskey Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Whiskey Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, more for pan; ⅓ cup dried currants; 1/2 cup Irish whiskey; 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, 70 percent cacao, in pieces; Salt; 3 large eggs, separated; 1 cup light brown sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted; Confectioners' sugar; 1 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, more for pan
⅓ cup dried currants
1/2 cup Irish whiskey
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, 70 percent cacao, in pieces
Salt
3 large eggs, separated
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
Confectioners' sugar
1 cup heavy cream

1
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Butter an 8-inch springform pan, line with parchment and butter parchment.
3
Place currants and whiskey in a saucepan, heat until warm.
4
Set aside.
5
Place chocolate and remaining butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat.
6
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
7
Heat until chocolate and butter are nearly melted, remove from heat and stir.
8
Beat egg yolks and brown sugar together until pale and creamy.
9
Stir in chocolate mixture, then currants and whiskey.
10
Fold in flour.
11
Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until they hold peaks.
12
Stir about one-fourth of egg whites into batter, then fold in the rest.
13
Transfer to baking pan and bake 20 to 25 minutes, until top shows a little cracking and a toothpick comes out almost clean.
14
Cool on a rack, unmold and peel off parchment.
15
Wrap cake in foil.
16
Cake is best served the next day but can be served immediately.
17
Dust cake with confectioners' sugar.
18
Whip cream with 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; serve alongside.

1144

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, more for pan, ⅓ cup dried currants, 1/2 cup Irish whiskey, 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, 70 percent cacao, in pieces, 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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