I didn’t necessarily intend for this to be Woodford Reserve Bourbon Cake.
I asked Big Daddy to get me some cheap bourbon, but he had ‘other fish to fry’ and didn’t want to go.
Don’t get me wrong, we had bourbon in the crib.
I gave Big Daddy three bottles of his favorite bourbons for Christmas; all premium, single barrel bourbons!
Yes, I know a thing or two about bourbon; we enjoyed three days on the Bourbon Trail.
This is a magnificent tour if you have a free weekend.
You’ll learn the art, history, and science behind the brewing process.
You’ll have the opportunity to taste various bourbons, some that are not even on the market yet.
You get to try Bourbon Balls like these!!
Big Fun!
Our first stop was Maker’s Mark.
Yes, we took the boys. Lincoln can describe the entire fermentation process!
No, they did not drink any.
Yes, we did other things besides tour and taste.
I was so excited making this cake that I forgot to take pictures of the steps.
The cake would be fabulous just like this, without the caramel glaze, but I’m all about more is more
when it comes to desserts so I added the luscious, creamy caramel on top!
I KNOW RIGHT?!
Just look at that caramel oozing off the top!
Bourbon gives this cake a deep, rich flavor. It’s not an over-powering flavor.
You’ll more likely take a bite and think “what is that flavor?”
The texture of the cake is creamy and moist.
It’s a great alternative to your traditional pound cake.
Woodford Reserve Bourbon Cake with Caramel Glaze
Ingredients
1 c butter, softened
1/2 c shortening
2 c light brown sugar
5 large eggs, room temp
5 oz half and half, room temp
2 T Woodford Reserve bourbon
3 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 T pure vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Cream butter and shortening at medium speed. Graduallly add brown sugar, beating until light and creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended.
Add bourbon to half and half; set aside. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture alternately with milk mixture to creamed ingredients beginning and ending with flour. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10 inch bundt (12 cup) pan.
Bake at 325 for 1 hour 5 to 10 minutes. A long wooden pick inserted in the center should come out clean when cake is done. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 to 15 minutes; remove from pan. Remove cake from pan and cool completely on a wire rack. It will take about an hour for the cake to cool completely.
Caramel Glaze
Ingredients
1/2 c firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 c whipping cream
1/4 c butter
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 c powdered sugar
Directions
Bring brown sugar, whipping cream, and butter to a boil in a 2 quart sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk constantly. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth and mixture begins to thicken. This will take 3 to 5 minutes. Immediately pour frosting over cooled cake.
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Oh no you didn't!!! Oh lucky me to work in a liquor store!! Yummmmm…this might be my valentine dessert girl!
Oh my! that looks so good I feel like I have to go to the store right now for ingredients! Stopping by from GYB hop and your new GFC follower.
Wow this looks delicious! I want a big piece now! thanks for sharing!
Yikes! I'm not sure if I'm craving bourbon or that cake!
Those look good! Im trying a cake ball recipe this weekend and hopefully post next week!
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Hello PMc, I am following you now. love to cook and eat too. yummy cake and i have family in Pascagoula Mississippi
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New follower here! love to cook and eat too! I have family in Pascagoula Mississippi, so a bit of MS in me too! Cake looks SO yummy! my blog: http://myeloquentrambles.blogspot.com/
Oh yes, Bourbon and caramel in the same sentence! yummy
I would love to go on the Bourbon Trail… but for now I will have to suffice with your cake. Thanks for sharing it with us on foodie friday. Maybe I'll make it for Kentucky derby day…hmmm.
My husband I have had the pleasure of traveling along the Bourbon Trail! Your recipes look wonderful and I love your ceramic tree in the pic…Have a few myself! Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
Um YES! This looks fabulous! I am pinning and sharing on my Facebook page. Thanks for sharing on Marvelous Mondays, friend!
Looks wonderful! I made a brown sugar glaze this weekend that was very similar, it was great!
This looks so delicious!! Can't wait to try this. Stopping by from Transformed Tuesday. Have a wonderful week.
Wow! This looks amazing!
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Paula,
This cake is amazing! I'm featuring you today on Tasty Creations Bi-weekly link party! Thanks so much for sharing
Michelle
Whoa, that’s some cake! Thanks for joining in the cake extravaganza, Paula. Cheers
Thank you, Carole.