Classic Irish Whiskey Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, whisk together the Irish whiskey and buttermilk.

6. 6

   Alternately add the flour mixture and the whiskey-buttermilk mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

8. 8

   Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

   30 min

9. 9

   Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

10. 10

    While the cake cools, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, mix the dark brown sugar and confectioners' sugar with a few tablespoons of Irish whiskey until a smooth glaze forms. Add more whiskey or confectioners' sugar as needed to reach desired consistency.

11. 11

    Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

12. 12

    Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.

13. 13

    Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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