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 chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts; 1 (18 ounce) yellow cake mix; ½ cup vegetable oil; 4 eggs; ½ cup Irish whiskey; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding; 14 lb butter; ¼ cup water; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 12-1 cup Irish whiskey (to your taste)

Servings: persons

1
CAKE:.
2
Grease and flour a bundt or tube pan.
3
Sprinkle nuts over bottom of pan.
4
Combine remaining ingredients and mix well.
5
Pour batter into pan.
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Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.
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Cool; invert onto plate.
8
Prick holes in cake with toothpick.
9
Drizzle glaze over top and sides, allowing it to be absorbed into cake.
10
Continue until all glaze is used.
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GLAZE:.
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Melt butter in saucepan.
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Add water and sugar.
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Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
15
Remove from heat; stir in whiskey.
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Cool slightly and pour over cake as directed above.
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Let sit at least one hour before serving.

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kcal

Calories

1345

Fat

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.

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: 1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts, 1 (18 ounce) yellow cake mix, ½ cup vegetable oil, 4 eggs, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Irish Whiskey Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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