posted by Kitty 08-06-98 10:45 AM
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Irish Whiskey Cake
1 c. chopped nuts
1 yellow cake mix
1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. Irish Whiskey
1 small pkg. instant vanilla pudding
Grease and flour a bundt or tube pan. Sprinkle nuts over bottom of pan. Combine remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour batter into pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Cool; invert onto plate. Prick holes in cake. Drizzle glaze over top and sides, allowing it to be absorbed into cake. Continue until all glaze is used.
Glaze:
1 stick butter
1/4 c. water
1-1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 to 1 c. Irish Whiskey (to your taste)
Melt butter in saucepan. Add water and sugar. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in whiskey. Pour over cake as directed above. Best made the day before needed.