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Decadent Whiskey Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe with Easy Bourbon Glaze

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A moist, deeply chocolatey bundt cake infused with whiskey and topped with a sticky, glossy bourbon glaze. Perfect for special occasions or a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed if possible)
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (220g) packed light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
  • ½ cup (120ml) whiskey (preferably smooth, slightly sweet bourbon)
  • For the Bourbon Glaze:
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease bundt pan thoroughly with butter and dust lightly with cocoa powder.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Combine milk and whiskey. Reduce mixer speed to low and add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk and whiskey mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared bundt pan and smooth the top. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter. Start checking at 50 minutes.
  8. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then invert onto rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare bourbon glaze by whisking powdered sugar, bourbon, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust consistency with water or powdered sugar if needed.
  10. Drizzle bourbon glaze evenly over cooled cake and let set for a few minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature butter and eggs for better mixing and rise. Grease and dust bundt pan with cocoa powder to prevent sticking. Do not overmix batter to avoid toughness. Adjust glaze consistency with powdered sugar or water as needed. Let cake cool before glazing for best results.

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