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Chocolate Whiskey Cake

By: Kita · Published Mar 13, 2014 · Updated: Jan 6, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links

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This Chocolate Whiskey cake is a mature cake, not something for the kiddies. It's rich and heavy and not too sweet. And you don't need a lot of it.

Chocolate Whiskey Cake | Kita Roberts PassTheSushi.com
Some things just aren't meant to be.

Take this cake for instance... I've made it three times now. I have the recipe memorized. Why? Is it that amazingly good? Well, no. It's good, but not bake me three times in 4 days good. It is apparently the most delicious thing that little mischief monster below can grab from the counter and run around the house with though...

Even from a booby trapped impossible to get to oh my God the dog just walked across the dining room table spot.

Yeah, it's been that kind of week. But then, when I listen to the stories my friends have about their pups, I pat this cake thief on the head and praise him for not needing yet another bath.

(Ya'll know how this ends right?)

As for the recipe.This cake is a mature cake, not something for the kiddies. And not because it's heavy in whiskey flavor, but because it's not terribly sweet. It's rich and heavy and you don't need a lot of it. Serve with whiskey whipped cream to add a little punch.

Whiskey cake - puppy approved. Promise.

Chocolate Whiskey Cake | Kita Roberts PassTheSushi.com
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For more creative and inspiring cakes, try these out.  They are so good!

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Chocolate Whiskey Cake | Kita Roberts PassTheSushi.com
Chocolate Whiskey Cake | Kita Roberts PassTheSushi.com

Chocolate Whiskey Cake

This cake is rich. Perfect without any icing - or maybe with some homemade whipped cream - with coffee or after dinner as dessert.
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American
Author: Kita
1 hr 10 mins
Serves: 12 slices

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • 1 ½ teaspoon espresso powder
  • ½ cup whiskey
  • 6 ounces unsalted butter - 1 ½ sticks, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 large eggs - plus one egg white
  • 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 10 springform pan (if you don't have one, a regular cake pan will do the job.). Dust the pan with 2 tablespoon cocoa powder and set aside.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, pepper, and cloves together in a large bowl.
  • In a large saucepan over low heat, stir together the water, ¾ cup cocoa powder, espresso powder, butter, and whiskey.
  • Whisk until butter is melted and the mixture is smooth, whisk in the sugars. Let Cool 10 minutes.
  • When cooled, whisk in the eggs and vanilla. Gradually add the flour mixture.
  • Lastly, toss the chocolate chips in the same bowl that the flour was just in with 1 tbs cocoa powder and pour into the batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55 minutes to 1 hour until a toothpick inserted the center comes out clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • Before serving, dust with the remaining 1 tbs cocoa powder if desired.

Notes

Rachael Ray.com

Nutrition

Serving: 1g

Nutritional informations provided as a courtesy and is only an approximatation. Values will changes based on ingredients used.

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  1. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    March 13, 2014 at 8:41 am

    Oh no not again! That pup sure loves whiskey. At least you got pictures this time.

    Reply
  2. Katrina @ WVS says

    March 13, 2014 at 9:35 am

    haha "puppy approved" - nice! I love the look of this cake - whiskey and sugar are my friend.

    Reply
  3. Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says

    March 13, 2014 at 9:56 am

    Hhahah it must be the whiskey that keeps him coming for more!! I have to try this puppy approved cake 🙂

    Reply
  4. Amy says

    March 16, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    Puppy-tested and approved! Must be worth it then 🙂
    With a whole cup of cocoa, plus whisky and chocolate chips this rich cake sounds like it would be right at home on our table. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says

    March 17, 2014 at 9:46 am

    Chocolate and whiskey- match made in heaven! WOAH!

    Reply
  6. RavieNomNoms says

    March 17, 2014 at 11:38 am

    That is what I am talking about! That silly puppy! haha that is too funny

    Reply
  7. Katie @ The Surly Housewife says

    March 17, 2014 at 11:46 pm

    I love the pic of the dog. What a sweetie! We totally have to put this on the menu for next St. Patty's Day 🙂 Pinned!

    Reply
  8. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    March 19, 2014 at 11:41 am

    Your pup is smart. He must really love cake. And who wouldn't love this cake. Yum!

    Reply
  9. Molly says

    September 03, 2014 at 8:22 am

    Where do use the water that is in the ingredients? It is not used in the directions.

    Reply
    • Steinmetz, Sharon says

      March 23, 2019 at 1:17 pm

      Where does the water come in?

      Reply
  10. Leigha says

    November 08, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Is this cake more on the heavy side like a pound cake or is it relatively light? it looks beautiful in the pictures.

    Reply
    • Kita says

      November 09, 2014 at 7:01 am

      It is a bit on the dense side. I would be sure to serve with some fresh whipped cream and coffee. Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  11. nadia says

    November 22, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    where does the water go???

    Reply
  12. Sally says

    September 20, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    Your recipe does not say when to add the water. I made this and added the water just before the flour mixture. I hope it turns out! It's in the oven now.

    Reply
  13. Sally says

    September 20, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    It turned out just fine! OMG good and not too sweet! Great recipe!

    Reply
  14. Rachel says

    March 20, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    The cake looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing! Please be careful with your pup, chocolate is very poisonous to dogs.

    Reply
    • Kita says

      March 21, 2016 at 2:47 pm

      Trust me! I was on the phone with the vet a lot that week. Luckily, he has almost completely grown out of the stealing the food from the table stage.

      Reply
  15. Mimi says

    February 19, 2021 at 4:17 pm

    Hey Kita, I will be the 4th person to ask....where does the water go, in ingredient list, but not in the instructions. TIA

    Reply
    • Kita says

      February 19, 2021 at 4:34 pm

      hey hey Mimi, thanks for the heads up. the comments slipped through my filter somehow! But I have updated the recipe. The water gets whisked into the cocoa powerder. Cheers

      Reply
  16. Wendy says

    March 28, 2021 at 6:23 pm

    Forgot to take a picture before serving. Wonderful recipe! Will definetly make again. Served it for a small dinner party and my nephew took 1/2 of the cake home. Served with chocolate whiskey whipped cream. Yummy❣️

    Reply

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