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Irish Whiskey Cake

Irish Whiskey Cake Recipe

Just got this from a food newsletter I receive. Haven't tried it yet but definitely will for St. Paddy's Day! Cooking time does not include 1 hour standing time.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 5 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Irish
Servings 1 bundt cake
Calories 7109 kcal

Ingredients
  

The Cake

  • 1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
  • 1 (18 ounce) yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup Irish whiskey
  • 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding

Glaze

  • 1/4 lb butter
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2-1 cup Irish whiskey (to your taste)

Instructions
 

  • CAKE:.
  • Grease and flour a bundt or tube pan. Sprinkle nuts over bottom of pan.
  • Combine remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.
  • Cool; invert onto plate.
  • Prick holes in cake with toothpick.
  • Drizzle glaze over top and sides, allowing it to be absorbed into cake.
  • Continue until all glaze is used.
  • GLAZE:.
  • Melt butter in saucepan.
  • Add water and sugar.
  • Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in whiskey.
  • Cool slightly and pour over cake as directed above.
  • Let sit at least one hour before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1719gCalories: 7109kcalCarbohydrates: 804.9gProtein: 58.6gFat: 359.2gSaturated Fat: 94.6gCholesterol: 1100.2mgSodium: 5674.8mgFiber: 16.1gSugar: 616.4g
Keyword < 4 Hours, Beginner Cook, Brunch, Dessert, Easy, European, Inexpensive, Kid-Friendly, St. Patrick's Day, Toddler-Friendly
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