Irish Coffee Cake

 

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup sour cream

• ½ cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)

• ¼ cup Irish whiskey (or substitute with more coffee for a non-alcoholic version)

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For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2-3 tbsp Irish whiskey (or milk for a non-alcoholic version)

• 1-2 drops green food coloring (optional, for St. Patrick’s Day)

• Gold sprinkles or edible glitter (optional, for decoration)

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Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round or bundt cake pan

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2. Mix Dry Ingredients:

   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

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3. Cream Butter and Sugar:

   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

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4. Add Eggs and Vanilla:

   • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

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5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Mix until just combined.

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6. Add Coffee and Whiskey:

   • Stir in the cooled coffee and Irish whiskey until the batter is smooth.

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7. Bake the Cake:

   • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

   • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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8. Cool the Cake:

   • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

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9. Make the Glaze:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and Irish whiskey (or milk) until smooth. Add green food coloring if desired.

   • Adjust the consistency by adding more whiskey/milk for a thinner glaze or more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze.

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10. Glaze the Cake:

    • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake. Sprinkle with gold sprinkles or edible glitter for a festive touch.

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11. Serve:

    • Slice and serve with a cup of coffee or a glass of Irish cream liqueur for an extra treat!

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Tips:

• For a non-alcoholic version, replace the whiskey with additional coffee or milk.

• Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

• Pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.