Southern Bourbon Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of Southern baking traditions. This rich and flavorful cake, infused with the warm notes of bourbon, embodies the comfort and hospitality that define the South.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons bourbon (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well-mixed.
In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the eggs, buttermilk, bourbon, and vanilla extract to the butter. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
While the cake is cooling, prepare the bourbon glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and bourbon until smooth.
Once the cake has completely cooled, drizzle the bourbon glaze over the top.
