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 (18 1/2 ounce) package yellow cake mix; ½ cup milk; 1 cup Irish whiskey (or less, to taste); 4 12 ounces black walnuts (crushed or coarsely ground); 8 ounces vanilla pudding mix; ½ cup oil; 4 large eggs; ½ cup sweet butter; 1 tablespoon water; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup Irish whiskey (divided)

Servings: persons

1 (18 1/2 ounce) package yellow cake mix
½ cup milk
1 cup Irish whiskey (or less, to taste)
4 12 ounces black walnuts (crushed or coarsely ground)
8 ounces vanilla pudding mix
½ cup oil
4 large eggs
½ cup sweet butter
1 tablespoon water
1 cup sugar
1 cup Irish whiskey (divided)

1
Blend together cake mix and pudding mix.
2
In separate bowl, blend together milk, oil and whiskey.
3
Add to dry mix and fold in gently.
4
Beat in eggs, one at a time, scraping down sides of bowl and mixing two minutes on moderate speed of mixer, until smooth.
5
Stir in walnuts.
6
Pour into non-stick or lightly greased bundt-style cake or tube pan.
7
Bake at 325F for 1 1/2 hours, until lightly browned and cake tests done.
8
Meanwhile, prepare glaze by melting butter in saucepan.
9
Add sugar, water and 1 tablespoon whiskey.
10
Bring to a light boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
11
Remove from heat; let cool 3 minutes and stir in remainder of whiskey.
12
When cake is done, remove from oven and pour glaze over cake in pan.
13
Let cool on rack for one hour.
14
Remove from pan, upright onto place or cake disc, to cool completely.
15
Cake is best left to mellow, at least overnight, before cutting.
16
Store cake, upside down, in pan.
17
During long storage, turn the cake every couple of days.

1641

kcal

Calories

129

Fat

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 1/2 ounce) package yellow cake mix, ½ cup milk, 1 cup Irish whiskey (or less, to taste), 4 12 ounces black walnuts (crushed or coarsely ground), 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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