This delicious cake combines the rich flavors of Brother’s Bond Bourbon with the comforting spices of apple and brown sugar.
Every year when autumn sweeps in, I find myself craving warm, crisp flavours that compliment the nostalgia of the colourful falling leaves and enchanting traditions. If you’re a bourbon connoisseur, this cake will be the perfect addition to your seasonal desserts.
Autumnal desserts hold a special charm that makes them truly wonderful treats of the season, often featuring ingredients that are abundant during this time of year. Think of the warm spice of cinnamon, the sweet tanginess of apples, the rich earthiness of pumpkin, and the nutty goodness of pecans.
Such desserts can be wonderfully paired with various beverages, such as hot apple cider, spiced chai, or even a glass of bourbon or mulled wine. These pairings enhance the flavors and create a delightful sensory experience.
Whether you’re baking a pie, whipping up a batch of cookies, or trying your hand at this particularly decadent cake, autumnal desserts have a magical way of capturing the essence of the season and adding a touch of sweetness to your life.
Spiced Apple Bourbon Cake
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. salted butter softened
- 2/3 c. brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 5 tbsp. Brother’s Bond Bourbon
- 2 honeycrisp apples
- 1 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Grease a springform pan or a 9″ cake pan.
- In a stand mixer, combine softened butter with brown sugar and cream until texture is fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and bourbon. Set aside.
- Peel and slice apples into cubes.
- In a small bowl, add flour, salt, and baking powder and lightly mix.
- Toss apples in the flour mixture.
- Combine flour and apple mixture with wet mixture and stir with a spatula until just mixed. The batter will be thicker than a regular cake batter.
- Pour batter into a springform pan and bake 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
This cake pairs exceptionally well with a glass of Brother’s Bond Bourbon on the side, enhancing the flavors of both the cake and the whiskey.
Cheers!
Katherine
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