Best 7 Virginia Whiskey Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a decadent Southern treat with Virginia Whiskey Cake, a classic dessert that combines rich flavors and a unique preparation method. This moist and flavorful cake is soaked in a sweet whiskey syrup, giving it a distinct aroma and taste. As you bite into the tender crumb, you'll discover a symphony of spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, perfectly complementing the boozy syrup. The article features two variations of this beloved cake: the traditional Virginia Whiskey Cake and a modern twist with a maple glaze. Both recipes offer step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and baking tips to ensure a successful outcome. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating this iconic Southern dessert.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PENNY'S WHISKEY CAKE



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Although most of the alcohol cooks out of this cake, there's still a distinct whiskey flavor.

Provided by Penny

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (5 ounce) package instant French vanilla pudding mix
½ cup cold water
½ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
½ cup whiskey
½ cup butter
¼ cup water
1 cup white sugar
½ cup whiskey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan or tube cake pan. Sprinkle the walnuts evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Place the cake mix, pudding mix, 1/2 cup water, vegetable oil, eggs, and 1/2 cup whiskey into a mixing bowl, and beat until well blended with an electric mixer, about 2 minutes. Pour the batter over the nuts in the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cake is set and the top springs back when pushed slightly, about 1 hour. When the cake is completely cool, run a paring knife between the cake and the edge of the pan. Hold the cake pan on its side and gently tap the sides of the pan against the counter to loosen it. Cover the cake pan with a plate or cooling rack, and invert it to tip the cake out of the pan and onto the plate. Poke holes all over the top of the cake with a toothpick.
  • To make glaze, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, then pour in 1/4 cup water and the sugar. Stir the mixture together until smooth, and bring to a boil over medium-low heat; boil for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup whiskey. Let the mixture cool about 10 minutes, then pour the warm glaze over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes in the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.6 g, Cholesterol 83.2 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 529.6 mg, Sugar 44.5 g

EASY WHISKEY CAKES



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If you'd like to start a lasting family baking tradition, look no farther than this easy-to-make and highly gift-able cake, made with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix, pudding mix and whiskey.

Provided by By Bree Hester

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 54

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
2 boxes (4-serving size each) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
2 cups milk
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup whiskey
8 eggs
2 cups chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups whiskey
1 box (1 lb) powdered sugar (4 cups)
2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9 (5x3-inch) loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, pudding mix, milk, oil, 1/4 cup whiskey and the eggs with electric mixer on medium speed 5 minutes. Add 2 cups walnuts; beat 1 minute (batter will be very thick). Divide batter evenly among pans.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Place pans on cooling racks.
  • While cakes are still warm, in another large bowl, beat melted butter, 1 1/2 cups whiskey and the powdered sugar with whisk until smooth. In bowl, reserve 1 1/2 cups icing; set aside. With bamboo skewer, poke holes in tops of cakes. Pour some of remaining icing over cakes; let soak in 1 minute. Repeat until all icing has soaked into cakes. Cool completely, 45 to 60 minutes.
  • To reserved 1 1/2 cups icing, add 2 cups walnuts. Spoon walnut mixture over tops of cakes. Cakes can be frozen, tightly wrapped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg

BOOZY IRISH WHISKEY CAKE



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Caution: this Irish whiskey cake will get you tipsy. Adults only!

Provided by Deepseer

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 (18.5 ounce) package yellow cake mix
2 (3.9 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup chopped walnuts, divided
1 cup Irish whiskey, divided
½ cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
½ cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease 6 mini loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • Combine cake mix, pudding mixes, and 1/2 cup walnuts in a large bowl.
  • Whisk 1/2 cup Irish whiskey, milk, and oil together in a separate bowl. Whisk in eggs. Pour over cake mixture and stir until blended. Divide batter among the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in brown sugar. Add remaining walnuts, 1 tablespoon whiskey, and water. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in remaining whiskey.
  • Cool cakes for 5 minutes before inverting a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Use a toothpick to poke small holes across the tops. Pour whiskey topping over cakes and leave to soak in as they cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.5 calories, Carbohydrate 71.2 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 639.8 mg, Sugar 51.4 g

RAWHIDE'S WHISKEY CAKE



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For several years, our neighbor gave us a moist, whiskey-flavored cake. I've tweaked the recipe, and now my friends want this cake instead of platters of homemade cookies. Fair warning: This cake takes three days to make, but it is very easy to prepare. -Cindy Worth, Lapwai, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 slices.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package spice cake mix with pudding (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
3/4 cup 2% milk
3/4 cup whiskey
1/2 cup canola oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/3 cups coarsely chopped walnuts, divided
GLAZE:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup whiskey
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°. Grease and flour a 10-in. tube pan., Combine the first 6 ingredients; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes; fold in 1 cup nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan; sprinkle with remaining nuts. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 60-65 minutes. Cool in pan., For glaze, mix all ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Cool 3 minutes. Pour one-third of glaze over top of cake, allowing some to flow over sides. Let stand 1 hour. Remove from pan to cool completely; cover., The next day, reheat glaze; brush half over cake, cooling before covering. Repeat the following day, using remaining glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

EASY WHISKEY-VANILLA POKE CAKES



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This cake is bound to put a naughty kick in your step. Our whiskey cake recipe is a must-make if you're craving a bite of sweetness, layered with a bit of whiskey-inspired depth. It's super easy to put together, thanks to Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix and pudding mix. This easy whiskey cake recipe is guaranteed to become a fall favorite in your home, as it delivers delicious flavor in each and every bite. Serve up something quick and special for the grown-ups...our whiskey infused cake.

Provided by By Bree Hester

Categories     Dessert

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
2 boxes (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
2 cups milk
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup whiskey
8 eggs
2 cups chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups whiskey
4 cups powdered sugar
2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9 (5x3-inch) loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, pudding mix, milk, oil, 1/4 cup whiskey and the eggs with electric mixer on medium speed 5 minutes. Add 2 cups walnuts; beat 1 minute (batter will be very thick). Divide batter evenly among pans.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven; place on cooling racks.
  • While cakes are still warm, in another large bowl, beat melted butter, 1 1/2 cups whiskey and the powdered sugar with whisk until smooth. In small bowl, reserve 1 1/2 cups icing for in small bowl; set aside.
  • With bamboo skewer, poke holes in each cake. Pour some of remaining icing over tops of cakes; let soak in 1 minute. Repeat until all icing has soaked into cakes.
  • To reserved 1 1/2 cups icing, add 2 cups walnuts. Spoon walnut mixture over tops of cakes. Cool completely, 45 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

WHISKEY CAKE



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This recipe come to you courtesy of Evans Farm Inn in Mclean, Virginia. I haven't actually prepared this cake, but thought I would share it with you since this Inn's restaurant is one of the places where my husband I first dated and holds very happy memories for us.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
3 cups sifted cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon mace
1 cup Bourbon (100 proof)
2 cups pecans, chopped
1/2 cup light corn syrup (optional)
1 tablespoon light corn syrup (optional)
1 tablespoon rum (optional)
2 tablespoons whiskey (optional)
whipped cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • Combine the sugars and cream with butter.
  • Add well-beaten eggs.
  • Sift flour, bakin gpoder and mace; add alternately with whiskey.
  • Add nuts, blend well.
  • Bake in well greased or paper-lined tube pan for 2 1/2- 3 hours.
  • The cake should have a moist, crumbly texture similar to a macaroon.
  • Wrap in foil and store in a cool place.
  • (Do Not Freeze).
  • The cake cuts easier when cold, but should be served at room temperature.
  • It will keep for two weeks or longer.
  • Note: For added flavor, add 1 TBS of Whiskey Sauce (See ingredients above and combine all well) to the cake one half hour before serving.
  • Whipped cream is optional.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7107, Fat 359.7, SaturatedFat 135.3, Cholesterol 1122.5, Sodium 1796, Carbohydrate 767.3, Fiber 28.1, Sugar 422.7, Protein 74.5

CHOCOLATE WHISKEY CAKE



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This recipe came to The Times from Marti Buckley Kilpatrick, who adapted it from Dol Miles, the pastry chef at Frank Stitt's Bottega restaurant in Birmingham, Ala. Ms. Kilpatrick describes the cake as an ugly frog of a confection, but promises that anyone willing to bet a kiss on its excellence would be amply rewarded. The interplay of coffee, black pepper and cloves is subtle but powerful, and results in a deeply flavored, moist confection that comes together quickly. It's just delicious.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces, more for pan
85 grams unsweetened cocoa powder (about 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons)
1 1/2 cups brewed strong coffee
1/2 cup Irish whiskey
200 grams granulated sugar (about 1 cup)
156 grams light brown sugar (about 1 cup)
240 grams all-purpose flour (about 2 cups)
8 grams baking soda (about 1 1/2 teaspoons)
3 grams fine sea salt (about 3/4 teaspoon)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
Powdered sugar, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 10-inch springform pan. Dust with 2 tablespoons cocoa powder.
  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, warm coffee, Irish whiskey, 12 tablespoons butter and remaining cocoa powder, whisking occasionally, until butter is melted. Whisk in sugars until dissolved. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, pepper and cloves. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla. Slowly whisk egg mixture into chocolate mixture. Add dry ingredients and whisk to combine. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Transfer to oven and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean, 55 to 65 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack, then remove sides of pan. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 498, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 383 milligrams, Sugar 44 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your cake.
  • Follow the recipe carefully. Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients unless you know what you're doing.
  • Be patient. This cake takes a while to make, but it's worth it in the end.
  • Use a bundt pan. This will give your cake a beautiful shape.
  • Let the cake cool completely before glazing it. This will help the glaze set properly.
  • Serve the cake at room temperature. This will allow the flavors to fully develop.

Conclusion:

Virginia Whiskey Cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's rich, flavorful, and sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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