Easy Whiskey-Vanilla Poke Cakes

Name: Easy Whiskey-Vanilla Poke Cakes
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 9
Ingredients: 2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix; 2 boxes (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix; 2 cups milk; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup whiskey; 8 eggs; 2 cups chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 1/2 cups whiskey; 4 cups powdered sugar; 2 cups chopped walnuts

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Prep 20 min
Total 0 min
Servings 9

This cake is bound to put a naughty kick in your step. Our whiskey cake recipe is a must-make if you're craving a bite of sweetness, layered with a bit of whiskey-inspired depth. It's super easy to put together, thanks to Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix and pudding mix. This easy whiskey cake recipe is guaranteed to become a fall favorite in your home, as it delivers delicious flavor in each and every bite. Serve up something quick and special for the grown-ups...our whiskey infused cake.

By Bree Hester

Updated November 4, 2020

Make With

Betty Crocker Cake Mix

Ingredients

Cakes

2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
2 boxes (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
2 cups milk
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup whiskey
8 eggs
2 cups chopped walnuts

Icing

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups whiskey
4 cups powdered sugar
2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps

1

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9 (5x3-inch) loaf pans with cooking spray.
2

In large bowl, beat cake mix, pudding mix, milk, oil, 1/4 cup whiskey and the eggs with electric mixer on medium speed 5 minutes. Add 2 cups walnuts; beat 1 minute (batter will be very thick). Divide batter evenly among pans.
3

Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven; place on cooling racks.
4

While cakes are still warm, in another large bowl, beat melted butter, 1 1/2 cups whiskey and the powdered sugar with whisk until smooth. In small bowl, reserve 1 1/2 cups icing for in small bowl; set aside.
5

With bamboo skewer, poke holes in each cake. Pour some of remaining icing over tops of cakes; let soak in 1 minute. Repeat until all icing has soaked into cakes.
6

To reserved 1 1/2 cups icing, add 2 cups walnuts. Spoon walnut mixture over tops of cakes. Cool completely, 45 to 60 minutes.

These cakes freeze beautifully. Wrap them securely in plastic wrap and keep them on hand for last-minute holiday gifts.
You can also bake these cakes in large loaf pans. Adjust the baking time accordingly.