The holiday season has begun its assault on our senses. But I know how to dull the sensory overload: indulge in a big slice of boozy cake. Don't judge me.
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This one comes from Krystina Castella's Booze Cakes: Confections Spiked With Spirits, Wine, and Beer
All the rage in the 1970s, the Harvey Wallbanger cocktail is a groovy twist on the classic Screwdriver: it adds a splash of the smooth vanilla Italian liqueur Galliano to the vodka and orange juice. In the 70s spirit, this is one drunk Bundt cake that is dead easy to make. It's a light, moist, absolutely booze-drenched crowd pleaser.
And happily, I wasn't let down. Citrusy, festive, and very boozy, this one is party-perfect.
Harvey Wallbanger Cake
From Booze Cakes by Krystina Castella
For the cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 (3.3 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup Galliano liqueur
- 3/4 cup orange juice
Boozy Orange Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 tablespoon vodka
- 1 tablespoon Galliano liqueur
Finishing: original recipe suggests orange slices and confectioners' sugar; I garnished with toasted almonds.
Procedure
- Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cake mix, pudding powder, vetetable oil, eggs, vodka, Galliano, and OJ for 4 minutes, or until smooth. Pour batter into pan. Bake 45-50 minutes, until golden brown.
- Make the glaze. In a bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until smooth and creamy. Drizzle over cake. Give it a few minutes to sink into the cake for extra boozy goodness and moisture. Finish with whatever garnish you'd like.
Warning: Do not share Harvey Wallbanger cake batter with pugs.