Best 2 Whiskey Soaked Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipes
Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our whiskey soaked dark chocolate bundt cake, a decadent dessert that tantalizes taste buds and captivates hearts. This exquisite creation combines the smooth, robust notes of whiskey with the rich, velvety texture of dark chocolate, resulting in a moist, tender cake that promises an unforgettable culinary experience. Prepared with a few simple steps, this recipe elevates your baking skills and transforms an ordinary cake into an extraordinary masterpiece, perfect for special occasions, gatherings, or simply as a sweet treat to relish.
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WHISKEY-SOAKED DARK CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE
This recipe is a more sophisticated (and boozier) version of one found in Maida Heatter's "Book of Great Chocolate Desserts." The cake is rich, dense and full of chocolate, with a spicy, peppery, burnt caramel tang.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories snack, cakes, dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Grease and flour a 10-cup-capacity Bundt pan (or two 8- or 9-inch loaf pans). Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In microwave oven or double boiler over simmering water, melt chocolate. Let cool.
- Put espresso and cocoa powders in a 2-cup (or larger) glass measuring cup. Add enough boiling water to come up to the 1 cup measuring line. Mix until powders dissolve. Add whiskey and salt; let cool.
- Using an electric mixer, beat 1 cup butter until fluffy. Add sugar and beat until well combined. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well between each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract, baking soda and melted chocolate, scraping down sides of bowl with a rubber spatula.
- On low speed, beat in a third of the whiskey mixture. When liquid is absorbed, beat in 1 cup flour. Repeat additions, ending with whiskey mixture. Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake until a cake tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes for Bundt pan (loaf pans will take less time, start checking them after 55 minutes).
- Transfer cake to a rack. Unmold after 15 minutes and sprinkle warm cake with more whiskey. Let cool before serving, garnished with confectioners' sugar if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 440, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 208 milligrams, Sugar 34 grams, TransFat 1 gram
WHISKEY-SOAKED DARK CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE
I came upon this in a roundabout manner. A post on Elise.com which led me to a Melissa Clark article in the Times and the discovery of why this recipe sounded so familiar--it's an updated version of a Maida Heater recipe from my youth. I use bourbon (Maker's Mark), Ms. Clark uses whiskey; I suspect that one is as good as the other -- and the bourbon version is a knockout! You can also play around and make this in smaller molds. A dollop of barely sweetened whipped cream, some 10x, a sprig of fresh mint, a little pool of rasberry coulis...various forms of heaven on a pretty plate.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Grease and flour a 10-cup-capacity Bundt pan (or two 8- or 9-inch loaf pans). Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In microwave oven or double boiler over simmering water, melt chocolate. Let cool.
- Put espresso and cocoa powders in a 2-cup (or larger) glass measuring cup. Add enough boiling water to come up to the 1 cup measuring line. Mix until powders dissolve. Add whiskey and salt; let cool.
- Using an electric mixer, beat 1 cup butter until fluffy. Add sugar and beat until well combined. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well between each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract, baking soda and melted chocolate, scraping down sides of bowl with a rubber spatula.
- On low speed, beat in a third of the whiskey mixture. When liquid is absorbed, beat in 1 cup flour. Repeat additions, ending with whiskey mixture. Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake until a cake tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes for Bundt pan (loaf pans will take less time, start checking them after 55 minutes).
- Transfer cake to a rack. Unmold after 15 minutes and sprinkle warm cake with more whiskey. Let cool before serving, garnished with confectioners' sugar if you like.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate. The chocolate is the star of the show in this cake, so it's important to use a good quality dark chocolate. Look for a chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Soak the dried fruit in whiskey overnight. This will help to plump up the fruit and give it a rich, boozy flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a bundt pan. This will give the cake a beautiful shape and allow the whiskey-soaked dried fruit to distribute evenly throughout the cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing. This will help the glaze to set properly.
Conclusion:
This whiskey-soaked dark chocolate bundt cake is a rich, decadent, and boozy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The chocolate cake is moist and flavorful, and the whiskey-soaked dried fruit adds a touch of sophistication. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch, adding a sweetness and shine to the cake. This cake is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
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