Bittersweet Chocolate Irish Whiskey Cake

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Bittersweet Chocolate Irish Whiskey Cake – A Sweet Boozy Delight
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup Irish whiskey
2 tablespoons Irish whiskey
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder , dissolved in
6 tablespoons hot water
1/3 cup blanched almond , lightly toasted
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour , divided
3/4 cup unsalted butter , room temperature , divided
7 tablespoons vanilla sugar , divided
3 large eggs , separated
1 pinch fine sea salt
2 ounces semisweet chocolate , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
547
Sugar
29g
Fat
41g
If you are a chocolate lover and enjoy a good boozy dessert, this Bittersweet Chocolate Irish Whiskey Cake is the perfect sweet treat for you. This rich and moist cake is infused with the flavors of Irish whiskey and dark chocolate, and topped with a dollop of whipped cream. It makes a great dessert for special occasions, such as birthdays or St. Patrick's Day, and can also be enjoyed as an indulgent afternoon snack. The combination of bittersweet chocolate and Irish whiskey is simply irresistible!

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 325°F. Butter an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2.In a small bowl, combine the Irish whiskey and instant espresso powder and stir to dissolve. Chop the bittersweet chocolate and melt it with 6 tablespoons unsalted butter over a double boiler.
3.In a food processor, grind the blanched almonds with 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour until finely ground. In a large bowl, cream 6 tablespoons unsalted butter and 5 tablespoons vanilla sugar until light and fluffy.
4.Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in the melted chocolate, whiskey/espresso mixture, and ground almonds until well combined.
5.In another large bowl, beat the egg whites and salt until firm peaks form. Gradually add in the remaining 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar and continue beating until glossy.
6.Fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in 3 additions, alternately folding in the remaining 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour each time. Fold in the chopped semisweet chocolate.
7.Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

This cake is rich and moist with a delicious boozy kick from the Irish whiskey.

It is perfect for special occasions, such as birthdays or St.
Patrick’s Day, and can also be made ahead of time.

CONS

This cake is quite decadent and high in calories and fat.

If you are not a fan of alcohol, you may find the whiskey flavor too strong for your liking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this cake is not particularly healthy, it does contain almonds which are a great source of healthy fats, fiber, and protein.
Dark chocolate is also high in antioxidants, which have been linked to many health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and improving heart health.

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