SCOTTISH HONEY AND WHISKEY CAKE WITH BUTTER ICING
This is a very yummy cake. The orange, creamy icing and the whiskey all compliment each very well. A great dessert for a dinner party. Posted for Zaar World Tour 05
Provided by Amis227
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cream the butter and sugar together, add the orange rind and beat in the eggs, one at a time.
- Whisk until the mixture is pale and fluffy. Sift in half the self-raising flour and pour in the whiskey.
- Fold in to the mixture and sift in the remaining flour and again fold in gently.
- Grease two seven inch sandwich tins and divide the mixture between the two, smoothing the tops.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes in an oven at 375°F/190°C (Gas Mark 5) until the cake is a light golden color.
- Turn onto a wire rack to allow it to cool.
- Butter Icing:.
- Put the butter, honey and orange juice in a mixing bowl.
- Slowly sift in the sugar and work the mixture until well combined.
- To prepare the cake, use half the butter cream as a sandwich between the two halves of the cake and spread the rest smoothly on the top. Add the toasted almonds as decoration.
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Ahmed 89
[email protected]I love how easy this cake is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight.
Jared Ketcham
[email protected]This cake is so delicious! The honey and whiskey flavors are perfectly balanced.
Z1LTCH
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.
SK Ariful
[email protected]This is the perfect cake for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the whiskey gives it a nice kick.
Keshab Rijal
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the way the honey and whiskey flavors blend together.
Rhoses_Kitchen
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he'd ever had.
christendom empire
[email protected]I love the way this cake looks with the butter icing swirled on top. It's so elegant and festive.
Joleen Kennedy
[email protected]This cake is easy to make and always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for potlucks and bake sales.
Shahid Shah
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this cake because I'm not a big fan of whiskey, but I'm so glad I did! The whiskey flavor is subtle and really complements the honey. This cake is a keeper!
Zanele Maponya
[email protected]This cake is so moist and delicious! I love the combination of honey and whiskey. It's the perfect cake for a special occasion.
Gamer Emon
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and doesn't require any fancy ingredients.
Monjarul Islam
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my last dinner party! It was moist and flavorful, and the whiskey and honey flavors were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this cake again.