Apple Walnut Bourbon Cake with Chocolate Bourbon Glaze

Name: Apple Walnut Bourbon Cake with Chocolate Bourbon Glaze
Yield: Makes one 8-inch (20 cm) cake
Ingredients: 1½ cups (375 mL) light brown sugar; ½ cup (125 mL) bourbon; 4 large eggs; 1 cup (250 mL) softened unsalted butter; 2 cups (500 mL) peeled, cored and diced green apples; ½ cup (125 mL) granulated sugar; ½ cup (125 mL) dried cranberries; 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon; ½ tsp (2.5 mL) sea salt; ¾ cup (180 mL) buttermilk; 1 cup (250 mL) whole milk; 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract; 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour; 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder; ¾ cup (180 mL) chopped walnuts; ¼ cup (60 mL) granulated sugar; ¼ cup (60 mL) light corn syrup; ¼ cup (60 mL) softened unsalted butter; 1 cup (250 mL) chopped extra bitter chocolate

Preparation info

Makes
one
8-inch (20 cm) cake

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Bacon, Butter, Bourbon and Chocolate Cookbook

By Bruno Feldeisen

Published 2024

About

The tart acidic flavour of green apple is beautifully balanced by the sweet aroma of bourbon, and tossing in the walnuts and cranberries brings additional crunch and flavour dimensions. This recipe is one of my favourite cakes to make around the holidays. Topping it with a chocolate bourbon glaze makes it a favourite of everyone.

Ingredients

Apple Walnut Bourbon Cake Batter

2 cups (500 mL) peeled, cored and diced green apples
½ cup (

Vegetarian
Cake

Method

For Apple Walnut Bourbon Cake Batter

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large saucepan, cook the diced apples, dried cranberries and granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. After 5 minutes, add the bourbon and cook for another 8