Bill's Birthday Butter & Whiskey Cake
July 12, 2011
My goodness, it's a scorcher here today! Over 90 degrees and muggy as all get out. We're really and truly knee high in Summer these days!
I'm here to share a recipe, but first I'd like to say thank you for all of Bill's birthday messages. I can assure you he had a wonderful day, and he appreciated each and every birthday wish very much! :D
Now, for the main point of my post ... the birthday cake recipe!
My mum first made this cake over 30 years ago ... she used to make it for Christmas, but as I mentioned, it became Bill's signature birthday cake at some point during our courtship (which itself began over 20 years ago!). It's quite rich and moist ... and of course, as it's soaked with liquor, rather decadent! ;D
So, without further ado ...
Butter & Whiskey Cake
Beat well:
1 box yellow cake mix (Mum likes Duncan Hines "butter recipe")
1 small package vanilla instant pudding
1 oz. whiskey
4 eggs
Slowly add:
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Fold into mix:
1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.) tossed with 2 teaspoons flour
(Note: Nuts are optional. We are a family of non-nutters - except for my mum and Bookworm who love them.)
Pour into a well-greased, large, tube pan, and bake at 325 degrees F. for 55-60 minutes.
Leave cake in pan while you prepare glaze.
Glaze:
1/2 lb. unsalted butter
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup whiskey
Heat above ingredients over medium heat for a few minutes - stirring and keeping watch - till the mixture thickens and a syrup forms.
Run a sharp knife around edges of pan and tube. Poke small holes (pricks) over top of cake. Pour glaze over cake and let it sink in and run down sides.
Cool cake for 2 hours, then refrigerate for 24 hours.
Remove cake from pan, transfer to a plate and sprinkle with powedered sugar.
Serve and enjoy! It tastes best at room temperature (or as Bill says, once the humidity's gotten to it, lol).
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If you make it, let me know how it turns out! And thanks so much for stopping by today ... I hope you're week's going well!
:)