Irish Whiskey Cake Recipe

Name: Irish Whiskey Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups golden raisins; 3 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup whiskey; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup light brown sugar; 3 egg yolks; 3 egg whites; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; 1 lemon, juiced

Servings: persons

2 cups golden raisins
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1/4 cup whiskey
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
3 egg yolks
3 egg whites
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 lemon, juiced

1
Place the raisins, lemon rind, and whiskey in a small bowl and let them soak overnight. Line bottom of an eight-inch square cake pan with parchment paper that is buttered and dusted with flour. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift the flour, salt, cloves and baking powder into a bowl and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolks and beat well. Quickly beat in the flour mixture. Stir in the soaked raisins.
3
In a separate clean bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff and fold them into the mixture. Pour this into your prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool the cake thoroughly on a wire rack.
4
To make the glaze: Mix the lemon juice with the sifted powdered sugar and just enough whiskey and warm water so that you can drizzle icing over the cake.

1291

kcal

Calories

Fat

194

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups golden raisins, 3 tablespoons grated lemon zest, 1/4 cup whiskey, 3/4 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Irish 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.

Irish Whiskey Cake

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