Penny's Whiskey Cake

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan or tube cake pan. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, instant French vanilla pudding mix, 1/2 cup water, vegetable oil, eggs, and 1/2 cup whiskey. Use an electric mixer to beat the ingredients together until well blended, approximately 2 minutes. Ensure there are no large lumps. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Carefully pour the cake batter over the walnuts in the Bundt pan, spreading evenly. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Bake in the preheated oven until the cake is set and the top springs back when lightly touched. This usually takes about 1 hour. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready. (60 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Once the cake is completely cool, use a paring knife to gently loosen the edges of the cake from the pan. Hold the cake pan on its side and gently tap the sides of the pan against the counter to loosen it further. Cover the cake pan with a plate or cooling rack, and invert it to release the cake onto the plate. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Using a toothpick, poke holes all over the top of the cake. These holes will allow the whiskey glaze to soak in and infuse the cake with flavor. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins To prepare the glaze, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Once melted, add 1/4 cup water and the granulated sugar. Stir the mixture until smooth. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Bring the glaze mixture to a gentle boil over medium-low heat. Allow it to boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of whiskey. Let the glaze cool slightly for about 10 minutes to thicken. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins While the glaze is still warm, slowly pour it over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes. Ensure the entire cake is covered. Let the glaze set before serving. (5 minutes)