When I saw this cake in the November edition of Southern Living Magazine, I really wanted to make it. But, I found that I needed to make a few changes to it first. This cake has a delightful flavor and a velvet crumb. It would be a welcome addition to any holiday table – and would be truly wonderful with a caramel glaze.
Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
In a stand mixer, beat until light and fluffy:
1 cup Butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable shortening (Crisco)
Gradually add:
2 1/3 cups Brown Sugar
When thoroughly blended, add:
5 Eggs, one at a time
Mix together:
1/2 cup Buttermilk
1/2 cup Bourbon
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste
Set aside.
Stir together:
3 cups Flour
1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
Set aside.
Add flour and liquid mixtures alternately – starting and ending with flour mixture.
Spray a 12-cup Bundt cake pan with non-stick spray.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow cake to cool for 15 minutes before turning out onto a cake plate.
Dust with Powdered Sugar.
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| Autumn Garden ~ Port Jefferson, NY |
Mmmmm….this looks like one fantastic Bundt cake…don’t know how I missed it in Southern Living! I hope to try it soon. Hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend~
This cake just ooozes holiday to me! I have made one like it for years but now it seems sub-par because the idea of buttermilk in the batter is haunting me. Love it.
Another delicious-looking bundt cake recipe from your house to mine — you are the best, Susan. I don’t subscribe to Southern Living – I don’t have time to read the magazine I do receive – but you are right, perfect for the holiday table. I agree with you, I think caramel glaze would make it a bit more festive and even tastier.
Beautiful bundt cake Susan. The vanilla paste must have boosted the flavor at its top!
Susan, this looks fantastic, so moist and I know that your house must have been smelling amazing.
I love me some Bundt cake 🙂
Caramel glaze sounds like a no brainer.
What a beautiful cake! My mouth is watering! You can’t beat Southern Living for bundt recipes and this looks perfect for the holidays. I just got the Nov. issue and was excited to see all of the great bundt recipes. I’ll be sure to try this with your edits!
Beautiful Bundt cake! Yummy
Yes please to brown sugar and bourbon!