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Best Fathers Day Cake Recipe with Rich Chocolate Bourbon Whiskey Glaze for Easy Homemade Celebration

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A moist and flavorful chocolate cake with a rich chocolate bourbon whiskey glaze, perfect for Father’s Day or any special celebration. This cake balances indulgence with sophistication and is easy to make with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or milk plus 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) freshly brewed espresso (optional)
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp bourbon whiskey
  • 3–4 tbsp (45-60ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk sugar and eggs until slightly thickened. Add vegetable oil, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and espresso (if using). Mix gently.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until smooth and homogeneous. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Divide batter evenly into prepared pans. Tap pans lightly to release air bubbles.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Start checking at 28 minutes.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  8. To make glaze, beat softened butter until creamy. Sift in powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mix on low speed.
  9. Slowly add bourbon whiskey, heavy cream (start with 3 tbsp), and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and spreadable.
  10. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread a thin layer of glaze as crumb coat. Chill for 10 minutes.
  11. Spread remaining glaze evenly over top and sides of cake using an offset spatula or butter knife.
  12. Optionally decorate with shaved chocolate, flaky sea salt, or toasted nuts. Chill cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for best texture. Avoid overmixing batter to keep cake tender. Chill crumb coat before final glazing to prevent crumbs in glaze. If glaze is too thick, add warm milk or cream; if too thin, add more powdered sugar. Let cake cool completely before glazing to prevent glaze sliding off. For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk and cream with almond milk plus apple cider vinegar and use dairy-free butter alternative. Non-alcoholic glaze can be made by replacing bourbon with strong brewed coffee or vanilla extract.

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