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

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 (

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