Description
Indulge in a rich, moist Double Fudge Whiskey Cake combining deep chocolate and warm whiskey flavors. Perfect for celebrations or cozy nights, this cake balances bold fudge with a subtle whiskey kick, creating a showstopper dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free option)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil/dairy-free margarine for dairy-free option)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whiskey (bourbon or rye recommended)
- 3/4 cup hot coffee or espresso
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pans and Preheat Oven: Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to combine evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy to incorporate air for a tender crumb.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, fully combining each before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract for aroma.
- Incorporate Whiskey and Coffee: Gradually mix whiskey and hot coffee into wet ingredients to deepen chocolate flavor without overpowering the batter.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly fold dry mixture into wet ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the cake moist and tender.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold chocolate chips or chunks into batter for pockets of melted chocolate throughout.
- Bake: Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and Frost: Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Notes
- Use quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips for the best flavor.
- Measure ingredients precisely for ideal texture and rise.
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain tenderness.
- Use room temperature ingredients to improve batter consistency.
- Test doneness early with a toothpick to prevent overbaking and dryness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: double fudge, whiskey cake, chocolate cake, moist chocolate cake, whiskey dessert, easy chocolate cake, gluten-free chocolate cake
