Irish Whiskey Cake Recipe

Name: Irish Whiskey Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup seedless raisin; 1 1/2 cups cold water; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 1/2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 dash allspice; 1 cup walnuts, chopped; 1/4 cup jameson Irish whiskey; 1/4 cup butter, softened, for the frosting; 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, for the frosting; 1 egg, for the frosting; 1/4 cup jameson Irish whiskey, for the frosting

Servings: persons

1 cup seedless raisin
1 1/2 cups cold water
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 dash allspice
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup jameson Irish whiskey
1/4 cup butter, softened, for the frosting
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, for the frosting
1 egg, for the frosting
1/4 cup jameson Irish whiskey, for the frosting

1
Preheat oven to 350. Grease two 8-inch round cake pans. Line with wax paper.
2
Place raisins in small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to boil. Simmer for 20 minute Drain thoroughly. Reserve 1/4-cup of raisin-water, allow to cool.
3
Beat butter until soft. Gradually beat in sugar, until light and fluffy. Add egg, beat until blended.
4
Sift flour with baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt. Fold into butter mixture, alternately with reserved liquid. Stir in raisins, walnuts, and whiskey. Turn into pans, bake for 30-35 minutes.
5
Beat icing ingredients until fluffy. Spread between layers and on top & sides of cooled cake. Garnish with walnut halves, if desired.

1237

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup seedless raisin, 1 1/2 cups cold water, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 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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