Whiskey Cake

They say that whiskey cake was a favorite of George Washington's. Once you try our easy version of Whiskey Cake, it'll surely become a favorite of yours, too!

Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 (18.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix, batter prepared according to package directions
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup whiskey

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a Bundt pan with cooking spray.
    
2. In a small bowl, combine raisins, pecans, and flour; mix until raisins and pecans are thoroughly coated then stir them into the cake batter.
    
3. Pour batter into Bundt pan and bake 32 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
    
4. In a small saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and whiskey, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat; let boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    
5. Using a fork, poke holes in top of cake and pour syrup over cake.
    
6. Let cool in pan about 15 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting.