![]() ![]() Poke holes all through them and then pour the frosting over the top. Now, back to the freshly baked whiskey cakes. Set aside 1 1/2 cups of the frosting in a separate bowl. First, melt the butter in a large bowl and then add the SoCo and powdered sugar. While the cakes are still warm, make the frosting. Bake in your preheated 350-degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Spray your loaf pans with cooking spray before filling each pan halfway up with batter. Add the walnuts to the bowl and beat for another minute. In the bowl of a standing mixer, add all of the cake ingredients except for the walnuts. You can gently fold them into the frosting or sprinkle the chopped nuts on top. More Walnuts: I add more walnuts to the top layer of frosting.Keep in mind the alcohol in the frosting does NOT get cooked out all the way. It loosens the frosting up and adds flavor. More Soco: Yup, the frosting has liquor too.It helps make a glossy glaze-like frosting. Melted Butter: You can melt it in a saucepan or the microwave.Walnuts: add some nutty flavor and crunch.There’s nothing else like it, so I do not recommend substituting it for something else. It’s sweet with orange, cherry, vanilla, and warm notes. Southern Comfort, aka “SoCo” is a fruit-infused whiskey liqueur.Milk: Adds moisture, color, and flavor.Vegetable Oil: Adds moisture to the boxed cake mix and helps achieve a moist, tender crumb.It may seem like a lot of eggs, but trust me -whiskey cake is a rich, dense cake. Eggs: Provide structure and hold the cake together.It also helps improve the texture and consistency. Boxed Vanilla Pudding Mix: This is a great way to enhance the flavor of boxed cake mixes.Boxed Yellow Cake Mix: This semi-homemade whiskey cake calls for boxed yellow cake mix, but I can assure you, that no one will know the difference.One year I spent DAYS on a three-tier cake from scratch for my kids’ school, and no one has mentioned it since, but do you know what people do mention? Patty’s semi-homemade whiskey cake that I made with a box. I’m not usually one for boxed cake mix, but it is a non-negotiable in this recipe. Wait until you see how easy these cakes are. That said, the SoCo in the batter doesn’t cook out completely. In hindsight, I shouldn’t have been eating a booze-infused cake but hey -at least I slept well on the nights that I did. This rich, moist and flavorful cake reminds me of eating whiskey cake as a kid with my Nonnie. This whiskey cake recipe was bestowed upon me by a family friend, Patty, and I’ve baked them for my kids’ teachers every year since then. With boxed yellow cake mix, pudding mix, and Southern Comfort, you’ll be well on your way to making this boozy sweet treat. You know, I’m not 100% sure… but I assumed it was because it wasn’t necessarily a beautiful cake on the outside but the inside was absolutely beautiful.Impress your loved ones this holiday season with loaves of incredibly moist and delicious Whiskey Cake. Why is it Called an “Ugly Duckling Cake?” You’ll only need basic ingredients and minimal baking skills to get the perfect fruit cocktail cake. ![]() You guys know me, I’m all about amazing food without the difficulty! This cake recipe is just that.It’s a refreshing cake which makes it perfect for summer or hot weather! Fruit cocktail cake (aka ugly duckling cake), is a classic southern dessert that does not disappoint.Not only is this ugly duckling cake delicious, but it’s the perfect party dessert because it’s a conversation starter! Who doesn’t want to take about a cake that’s called an “ugly duckling cake!?”. ![]()
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