The BEST Chocolate Whiskey Cake Recipe
This whiskey cake recipe is a tasty and indulgent dessert. Made with rich cocoa powder, brewed strong coffee, Irish whiskey, and all-purpose flour, this cake is a crowd-pleaser. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, it's perfect for any occasion or celebration. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator.
Servings: 12 people
Cost: $10
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 1-inch pieces, more for pan
- 85 grams unsweetened cocoa powder about 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 ½ cups brewed strong coffee
- ½ cup Irish whiskey
- 200 grams granulated sugar about 1 cup
- 156 grams light brown sugar about 1 cup
- 240 grams all-purpose flour about 2 cups
- 8 grams baking soda about 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 3 grams fine sea salt about 3/4 teaspoon
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 10-inch springform pan. Dust with 2 tablespoons cocoa powder.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, warm coffee, Irish whiskey, 12 tablespoons butter and remaining cocoa powder, whisking occasionally, until butter is melted. Whisk in sugars until dissolved. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, pepper and cloves. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla. Slowly whisk egg mixture into chocolate mixture. Add dry ingredients and whisk to combine. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Transfer to oven and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean, 55 to 65 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack, then remove sides of pan. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
My Top Tips for Making a Whiskey Cake from Scratch
- Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature: Before beginning your cake recipe, make sure your ingredients are at room temperature. This will allow them to mix together more easily and create a smoother batter. Cold ingredients can also cause the cake to bake unevenly.
- Don't overmix the batter: When adding the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough and dense cake. Instead, mix until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Don't overbake it: Overbaking can result in a dry and tough cake. To avoid this, check your cake a few minutes before the recommended baking time is up. Insert a toothpick or cake tester into the center of the cake, and if it comes out clean, the cake is done. If there is still batter on the toothpick, let the cake bake for a few more minutes before checking again.
Nutrition
Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3.4mg
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