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Creamy chocolate Hennessy cake decorated with candies

Hennessy Cake Recipe

Get the perfect cake for your next party! This Hennessy cake recipe will be the hit of the night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine International
Servings 8 people
Calories 785 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Whisk
  • 3 Mixing bowls
  • Cake pan

Ingredients
  

The cake

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup butter
  • 3 pcs. eggs
  • ½ cup Hennessy
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • ⅓ tsp. salt

The frosting

  • 1 cup butter
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp. Hennessy

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
  • In another mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugar.
  • Once the mixture is light and fluffy, add the eggs, one by one.
  • Mix until combined.
  • Add the Hennessy and milk to the mixture.
  • Mix the dry and wet ingredients, until combined.
  • Pour the batter into a cake pan.
  • Bake for 30-50 minutes.
  • Set it aside and let it cool.
  • For the frosting, beat the butter until smooth in another bowl.
  • Add the sugar slowly, mixing well.
  • Add the Hennessy and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
  • Frost the top of your cake and serve immediately.

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Notes

  • Hennessy — We realize that it might be tempting to use the liquor generously. Keep in mind that going overboard with the Hennessy will likely overpower other ingredients.
 
  • Rest — Make sure that your cake cools before topping it with the frosting since this will allow the flavor and the texture to fully develop.
 
  • Make ahead — If you’re short on time, you could make the dry batter ahead and store it in your fridge overnight.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Hennessy Cake Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
785
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Cholesterol
 
3
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
476
mg
21
%
Potassium
 
73
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
180
g
60
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
145
g
161
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
27
IU
1
%
Calcium
 
154
mg
15
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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