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Double Chocolate Whiskey Cake with Whiskey Ganache

By Kathi & Rachel

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Double Chocolate Whiskey Cake with Whiskey Ganache! – Whiskey and Chocolate you were made to be BFF’s!

Chocolate Whiskey Cake

Who loves booze and chocolate?  Raise your forks!

I have found it…the best cake in the world!  It’s got chocolate, it’s got whiskey, it’s got more chocolate!  It will make your kitchen smell like a distillery! (I mean that in the best possible way).

I used my Best Choclolate Cake recipe and just tweaked it a bit.  I reduced the baking powder to give it a more dense cake texture.  I added additional chocolate chips to the batter and of course the booze!

Chocolate Ganache Pouring

(Obligatory ganache pour shot. :).  Look at that bourbon bottle shining like a new diamond in the background.  Fairly empty …not sure how that happened…hiccup.)

Tips to make to make this Chocolate Whiskey Cake with Whiskey Ganache!

  • Cake: Use good chocolate and cocoa!   I made this for my BFF in Palm Springs last week.  I was in a hurry and used an off brand of cocoa and chocolate chips (Trader Joes).   It was a DISASTER!  Sorry dear Raela and Bob, I made you a broken cake…what good is a BFF that has a food blog if she can’t make you a  decent cake?  Now the good news is, your chocolate and cocoa doesnt have to be some high end unavailable stuff.  Ghiradelli is my first choice but I have made this cake with  Nestle Semi-Sweet chocolate chips, and it was fabulous.  I used Hersheys Unsweetened Cocoa ,which is in most of our cupboards already.  Just saying, don’t buy the cheap-o stuff.
  • Whiskey:   I am no whiskey officiando.  I can talk wine all day long but don’t ask me to explain the difference between whiskey and bourbon.  But what I do know is that, for this recipe, you need a full flavored whiskey-bourbon.  Something like Jack Daniels.  A nice Kentucky mash would work as well.  I used Woodinville Whiskey.  A distiller right outside of Seattle.  Avoid the Canadian blends like Crown Royal.  The flavor won’t hold up while baking.    You will need a total of 4.5 ounces.  You might consider buying those little bottles we call ‘spark plugs’ around here.  They are great for recipes and other stuff…:).
  • Ganache:   Ganache is equal parts cream and chocolate.  Thats it.  It sounds sooooo fancy but it’s remarkably easy to make.     I make my ganache in the microwave.  Doesn’t get much easier.  Warm up the chocolate, heat the cream to almost a boil.  Pour hot cream over chocolate, mix and you got a fancy schmancy chocolate topping for just about everything.  Make the ganache first and chill while the cake is baking.  This will thicken it up so it’s the consistency in the photo below.  Yum.

Chocolate Whiskey Cake

This recipe will work in a 10″ spring form pan or a 9 x 13 inch cake pan.   I like this cake best when made a day ahead but not essential.  Just make sure it’s cool before you frost it.

 

Looking for a more family friendly chocolate cake?  Got ya covered here!

Best Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cake!

Best Chocolate Cake!  One bowl easy and comes with a recipe for an 8 x 8 or 9 x 13 pan…so you can have a little, or a lot!

Or how about a big sheet pan full of Chocolate and Cherries?  This beauty was a Pillsbury Bake-Off Winner and tastes like it!

To boozy desserts!

Clink!

Kathi

 

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Chocolate whiskey cake on a platter

Double Chocolate Whiskey Cake with Whiskey Ganache

This cake will make your next grown up party a hit!  Filled with chocolate and a hint of bourbon taste.  Super easy on the cook recipe!
4.88 from 40 votes
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream light is okay - do not use fat free
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup brewed coffee - cooled
  • 1/2 cup whiskey/bourbon
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup rough chopped chocolate for garnish optional

Ganache Frosting

  • 8 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons whiskey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a 10" spring form pan or a 9 x 13 baking pan with non stick spray.
  • In large mixing bowl combine egg, sugar, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla until well blended.
  • Add cocoa powder, whiskey and coffee. Mix until no lumps are evident.
  • Add flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • Mix until just combined.
  • Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
  • Let cool completely.
  • For Ganache Frosting
  • Pour chocolate chips in large microwave save bowl and microwave for one minute until chips are just soft.
  • In another microwave safe bowl, heat cream until it just begins to boil. About 2 minutes.
  • Pour over chocolate chips.
  • Let sit for 2 minutes before stirring.
  • Stir with whisk. Chocolate will melt and will become a creamy consistency.
  • Add vanilla and whiskey and salt
  • Cool in refrigerator for about 30 minutes or longer until a thick consistency. (You can make this the day before and just microwave for 20 seconds before frosting)
  • Spread over cake and sprinkle with chocolate pieces.

Nutrition

Calories: 963kcal | Carbohydrates: 109g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 582mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 71g | Vitamin A: 690IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 6mg

 

 

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  1. Kirstin Jones says

    October 3, 2018 at 5:22 am

    5 stars
    This is super delicious ! amazed at how well the whiskey and coffee worked in a chocolate cake, will definitely do again !

    Reply
    • LaughingSpatula.com says

      October 3, 2018 at 9:56 am

      We are so glad you liked it Kirsten! It’s one of our favorite recipes on the blog…booze and dessert! Yay!j

      Reply
  2. Bishop J says

    August 24, 2018 at 4:24 pm

    5 stars
    Bourbon works well in most anything. I just made molasses donuts with a splash of Wild Turkey

    Reply
  3. Christine says

    August 17, 2018 at 7:22 pm

    5 stars
    Wow. I made this cake using Jack Daniels… Yummy! I made small bundt cakes and cooked for 20 minutes and it is delicious!
    I am lactose intolerant so I used coconut cream for the ganache and it came out splendid!

    Thanks for the delicious recipe.

    Reply
    • Meg says

      December 3, 2021 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks so much for making this note, Christine! I was hoping to make for a friend who doesn’t tolerate dairy well & was wondering if coconut cream would work. Does the coconut flavor overwhelm the whiskey, though?

      Reply
  4. Michelle Audenaert says

    July 30, 2018 at 10:59 am

    I was wondering if this cake would work in a nonstick bundt pan? I think a round cake would look much prettier than rectangular, but I don’t have a 10” springform (only an 8”). Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      July 30, 2018 at 2:10 pm

      Yes! In fact ive been wanting to make it that way! Please let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  5. Crisel says

    January 15, 2018 at 1:29 pm

    Can I use this ganache for fondant cakes? Thank you!

    Reply
  6. Kimberly Espiritu says

    July 22, 2017 at 7:38 pm

    5 stars
    I’d love to try your whiskey chocolate cake, but I was wondering if It’s okay to give my children the cake? They really love cakes, but not sure if it’ would be okay to give them.. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says

      July 22, 2017 at 8:54 pm

      The cake yes. All the alcohol would cook out but the ganache is probably not kid friendly. Here is the same yummy cake with no whiskey! https://laughingspatula.com/the-best-chocolate-cake/

      Reply
  7. Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C says

    May 25, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    5 stars
    You had me at chocolate and whiskey! I need to make this cake! I love your pour shot (not “poor,” Lol). And, I’m with you on the Ghirardelli chocolate chips. I used them for my buckeye candy recipe today. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      May 26, 2016 at 3:44 pm

      Thank you Andrea! I’ve always wanted to try buckeye’s…will check out your blog!

      Reply
  8. Gingeybites says

    May 25, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    5 stars
    Wow this does look good and LOL at the pour shot – has to be done!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      May 26, 2016 at 3:44 pm

      It’s one of my very few photography tricks…LOL! Thank you for the comment!

      Reply
  9. Diana says

    May 25, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    5 stars
    I always add whiskey to cake haha it’s something that I’ve learnt from my Mum. I love a good chocolate cake, this looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      May 26, 2016 at 3:45 pm

      Hi Diana, that is so interesting! It never occurred to me. I also saw where people are adding red wine…love this new trend!

      Reply
  10. Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says

    May 25, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    OMG! What a cake. I need to make it. I never tried whiskey ganache but I would definitely love it.

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      May 26, 2016 at 3:46 pm

      It makes the chocolate ganache taste like a boozy truffle! Thank you for the comment!

      Reply
  11. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says

    May 25, 2016 at 4:12 pm

    That looks wickedly, decadently GREAT!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      May 26, 2016 at 3:46 pm

      Hope you get a chance to try it! Thank you for your comment!

      Reply
  12. Susan says

    May 24, 2016 at 12:43 pm

    Woo Hoo another version of chocolate cake that I can try! Thanks for the tips on the chocolate chips, I will not be trying your cake with anything but the ingredients you recommend (which I also happen to use). Whiskey in a cake, you made my day!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      May 24, 2016 at 2:41 pm

      Thanks for the note Susan! It was a super fun cake to make!

      Reply
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