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
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