Description
Indulge in the ultimate holiday dessert with this Moist Bourbon Gingerbread Bundt Cake. Infused with the rich flavors of bourbon and aromatic spices, this cake offers a deliciously moist texture that’s perfect for festive celebrations. With its warm spices and decadent bourbon glaze, this gingerbread bundt cake will become a cherished seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup molasses
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup bourbon
1 cup buttermilk
For the Bourbon Glaze:
¼ cup bourbon
¼ cup unsalted butter
½ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses, mix well, then beat in eggs one at a time and vanilla extract.
- Combine and Mix: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with bourbon and buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
- Prepare Glaze: In a saucepan, combine bourbon, butter, and brown sugar. Boil, stirring, then simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in cream and vanilla. Let cool slightly before drizzling over the cake.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, substitute bourbon with apple cider or strong coffee.
Ensure the cake cools completely before drizzling with glaze to prevent it from melting too quickly.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 400 kcal per serving
