Description
Fireball whiskey ignites flavor in this irresistible poke cake, creating a boozy dessert sensation. Cinnamon-spiced layers soaked with whiskey promise an unforgettable treat that will delight dessert enthusiasts with its bold and spirited profile.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box spice cake mix
- 3 eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) Fireball whiskey (optional)
Fireball Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup Fireball whiskey
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) milk
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 container (8 ounces/226 grams) whipped topping, thawed
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) ground cinnamon
- Cinnamon candies (optional)
- Red sprinkles (optional)
- Crushed Red Hots (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and coating a 9×13-inch baking vessel with a light greasing to prevent potential sticking.
- Mix the spice cake foundation according to manufacturer’s guidelines, incorporating a dash of warming cinnamon and optional Fireball whiskey for an extra flavor kick.
- Transfer the liquid batter into the prepared pan, ensuring even distribution, and bake until a inserted testing utensil emerges spotless, approximately 25-30 minutes.
- After removing from the oven, allow the cake to rest and slightly contract for 10 minutes, then systematically perforate the surface using a wooden spoon handle, creating multiple absorption channels.
- Craft a luxurious glaze by whisking powdered sugar with Fireball whiskey, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
- Cascade the liquid glaze across the perforated cake surface, ensuring it seeps deeply into each carefully created hole.
- Enable complete temperature reduction at room climate, then refrigerate for 12 hours to enhance flavor melding and texture refinement.
- Transform standard whipped topping by gently folding ground cinnamon throughout, creating a spiced cream layer.
- Generously spread the cinnamon-infused topping across the chilled cake and embellish with optional decorative elements before presenting to eager guests.
Notes
- Customize the spice cake mix by adding extra ground cinnamon for a more intense warm flavor profile.
- Swap Fireball whiskey with apple cider for a non-alcoholic version that maintains the spicy essence.
- Ensure cake is completely cooled before poking holes to prevent crumbling and achieve clean glaze absorption.
- Refrigerate overnight to enhance the cake’s moisture and allow flavors to meld together perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg