I blame my Irish heritage for my inability to understate. A prime example is my inability to whisper. This “Irish whisper” of mine has followed me into adulthood, where I regularly speak at inappropriate volumes, while believing that I am using normal tones. It’s a work in progress. If someday you catch me in a restaurant waxing poetically about the dessert (probably these Dark Chocolate Cookies) in an explosive manner typically reserved for campaign speeches, feel free to tell me to pipe down. I’ll probably thank you. This chocolate whiskey cake is also not known for its subtlety (nor are these Chocolate Meringue Cookies). Flourless chocolate whiskey cake is not a hushed dessert for ladies in white gloves. It’s boisterous, fudgy, decadent, and made for serious chocolate (and whiskey) lovers. (Whiskey lovers will also enjoy this Brownie Pie.) Topped with a whiskey-infused chocolate ganache is the sort of indulgent dessert that will cause you to lean back in your chair, close your eyes, and utter a three-way combination of, “MMMMMMM,” “YAAAASSSSSS,” and “WHOOOOAAA.” I’ll let your imagination put that together, but know this: you will not say it in a whisper.
How to Make Chocolate Whiskey Cake
This chocolate whiskey cake would be fun and appropriate for St. Patrick’s Day (don’t forget to add a scoop of Whiskey Ice Cream), but it’s wonderful any time you are looking for a rich dessert. It’s silky smooth, truffle-like in flavor and texture, and the whiskey adds a marvelous kick. Did I mention that it’s entirely gluten free too?
The Ingredients
Dark Chocolate. Gives the cake a deep heavenly chocolate flavor. PLUS it provides a boost of healthy antioxidants—who says chocolate isn’t healthy? (These One Bowl Brownies are another “healthy” chocolate recipe.)Butter. Enriches the cake with lovely butter flavor and helps the cake rise as it bakes.Sugar. Sweetens the cake and adds moisture.Eggs. Provide lift, richness, and stability to this flourless chocolate cake with whiskey. (This Almond Flour Cake also relies on eggs for lift.)Cocoa Powder. Deepens and intensifies the rich chocolate flavor of this sinful chocolate whiskey cake (and this Chocolate Mug Cake recipe that’s also gluten free).Vanilla. Balances and enhances the chocolate flavors and compliments the whiskey.Chocolate Ganache. Made from a simple combination of melted chocolate, butter, and a little extra Irish whiskey, the topping is rich, decadent, and ultra-fudgy (like this Vegan Chocolate Tart).
The Directions
Tools Used to Make This Recipe
9-Inch Cake Pan. This one has been my favorite for cakes of all kinds for years.Parchment Paper. Makes removing the cake from the pan a breeze. For a shortcut, you can also purchase pre-cut parchment paper circles.
More St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Recipes
Andes Mint CookiesMint Chocolate Chip CookiesGuinness BrowniesMint Smoothie {Healthy Copycat Shamrock Shake}
Click here for a free printable shamrock stencil that you can download and use to make your own shamrock chocolate whiskey cake.Open the link, right-click to save the shamrock image to your desktop, then open it from your desktop. Print it on an 8×11-inch sheet of paper and cut along the black line. I’ve included the rest of the instructions in the recipe below.
