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Whiskey Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Whiskey Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Coconut Ganache

This Whiskey Chocolate Cake Recipe is insanely delicious and perfect for any occasion!
Course Baking
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 944kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¼ cup whiskey
  • 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plain flour
  • ¾ ccup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda bicarbonate of soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 7 oz 200g bittersweet (dark) chocolate, chopped into chunks

For the Ganache

  • 8 oz 220g semi-sweet (plain) chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk
  • 2 Tbsp whiskey
  • 1/16 tsp salt

For Garnish:

  • Chocolate or White Chocolate Shavings and/or Fresh Raspberries or Strawberries

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/Gas 4. Spray two 8” round cake pans with baking spray and line each with a piece of parchment paper. set pans aside.
  • Using an electric mixer on low speed, mix the eggs, white sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl until combined. Set aside.


    Eggs & Sugar in Bowl
  • In another bowl combine sour cream, vegetable oil, water, whiskey, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth. Set aside.


  • In a large bowl sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.


    Flour, Cocoa Powder, and Baking Powder & Soda in Bowl
  • Alternate folding dry ingredients and wet ingredients into the sugar mixture until just combined, taking care not to overmix the batter.




    Whisking Dry Ingredients into Wet
  • Chocolate Cake Batter Mixed Together
  • Finally, fold in the chunks of bittersweet chocolate and pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.


    Baked Chocolate Cakes
  • Cool in the pans for 30 minutes then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
  • While the cakes are cooling, place semi-sweet chocolate into a medium bowl.
  • Heat the coconut milk in the microwave or on the stovetop just until it boils. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate.


  • Allow the mixture to sit for 2 minutes, then stir with a whisk until a smooth and glossy ganache forms.
  • Add the whiskey and salt. Continue whisking just until combined.


  • Once the cake is fully cooled to room temperature, spread a thin layer of ganache in between layers then frost the rest of the cake with the whiskey ganache.


    Adding Chocolate Ganache
  • Sprinkle with chocolate shavings, white chocolate, and/or berries on top, if desired.


    Whiskey Chocolate Cake Recipe
  • Slice and enjoy!

    Sliced Chocolate Cake

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 944kcal | Carbohydrates: 110g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 436mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 70g