What's Trending

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

(29)

1 Questions

Save Recipe

Prep 20 min
Total 0 min
Servings 9

Save
Print
Pinterest
Facebook
Email

Ready to Make?

Save
Shop
Share
Keep Screen On

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 Nov 4, 2020

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

Make With

Betty Crocker Cake Mix

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.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

tip 1
These cakes freeze beautifully. Wrap them securely in plastic wrap and keep them on hand for last-minute holiday gifts.
tip 2
You can also bake these cakes in large loaf pans. Adjust the baking time accordingly.