BOURBON HONEY CAKE

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"My Bourbon Honey Cake came from a strong taste memory: It's inspired by a classic Jewish holiday dessert that my mother served. I started with the flavors of honey, orange and autumn spices, then I added hot coffee for depth and rich bourbon to give it a grown-up edge. And because texture is so important, I added crunchy sliced almonds to the top. When it all came together, it was even better than I remembered!" says Ina.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 to 16 slices of cake

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup vegetable oil, plus extra for the pan
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for the pan
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup honey
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons grated orange zest (2 oranges)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup hot coffee
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges)
1/4 cup good bourbon, such as Maker's Mark
1/2 cup blanched sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Brush a 9-inch angel food cake pan with a nonremovable bottom with oil, line the bottom with parchment paper, then oil and flour the pan.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the oil, granulated sugar, honey, brown sugar, eggs, orange zest and vanilla on medium speed for 1 minute. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves, allspice and ginger and blend. Combine the coffee, orange juice and bourbon in a 2-cup glass measuring cup. With the mixer on low, alternately add the flour and liquid mixtures to the oil-sugar mixture in thirds, beginning and ending with flour, until combined. Scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula. Don't worry; the batter will be very liquid!
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Rap the pan 5 times on the counter to get rid of any bubbles in the batter. Sprinkle the top with the almonds. Bake in the center of the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely, then remove from the pan and place almond-side up on a flat serving plate. Serve at room temperature.

Tiu Tut
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I've never made a bourbon honey cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I'll definitely be making this again.


Ronald Fredette
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the way the bourbon and honey flavors complement each other.


Tasmiyha Sheik
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I'm not a big fan of bourbon, but I really liked this cake. The honey flavor really shines through and the cake is so moist and fluffy.


Ndiwalana moses
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This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I'm definitely making this again soon.


Rebecca Bledsoe
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The cake was a little dry, but the glaze helped to make it more moist. Overall, it was a good cake, but I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Bill Armoro
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I think I'll try making it with less honey next time.


Ryker Linder
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! I loved the crispy edges and the gooey center.


tim Marshall
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This cake is delicious! The bourbon and honey flavors are perfectly balanced and the cake is so moist and fluffy.


Sagar07
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect.


Mmanku Mokoka
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This cake was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the moist, flavorful cake and the sweet, slightly tangy glaze. I'll definitely be making this again.