Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Tavern Grill FargoChocolate Cake With Whiskey Butter Recipe

Chocolate Cake With Whiskey Butter Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves8

Served with vanilla bean ice cream topped with whiskey butter sauce.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Whiskey Butter Sauce Ingredients

Serving Ingredients

Method

Cake Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined.

  4. 4

    Incorporate Boiling Water

    Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cake

    Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove from pans and let them cool completely on wire racks.

Whiskey Butter Sauce Directions

  1. 7

    Melt Butter

    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter.

  2. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    Once melted, stir in the powdered sugar, whiskey, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

  3. 9

    Simmer

    Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Serving Directions

  1. 10

    Plate the Cake

    Slice the cooled chocolate cake and place a slice on each plate.

  2. 11

    Add Ice Cream

    Top each slice of cake with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.

  3. 12

    Drizzle Sauce

    Drizzle the warm whiskey butter sauce over the ice cream and cake. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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