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Bourbon Spice Holiday Cake

Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 1 Stand Mixer
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Wisk
  • 1 Bundt Pan (buttered/oiled)
  • 1 Tooth Pick

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (soften)
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/4 cup Bourbon
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Bourbon Glaze

  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp Bourbon

For Garnish (optional)

  • Chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts) or dried fruits
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt pan.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or a stand mixer.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the sour cream, bourbon, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and spread it evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • While the cake is baking, prepare the bourbon glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and bourbon until you achieve a smooth glaze consistency. Adjust the amount of bourbon to reach your desired thickness.
  • Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully transfer the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the bourbon glaze over the top of the cake. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes.
  • Optionally, garnish the cake with chopped nuts or dried fruits. Serve slices of the spiced bourbon holiday cake with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

Here's a great recipe for any of your holiday celebrations! Enjoy this adult boozy cake. 
Keyword bourbon, cake, dessert, spice