If You Ever Need A Cake For A Funeral - Irish Wake Cake - A Simple, Easy And Delicious Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

whiskey

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: water

Apple juice provides sweetness without alcohol.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Butter a loaf pan.

In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of butter, 1 cup of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla.

Beat in 2 eggs, followed by 3 oz of cream cheese.

Once well mixed, add in 1 3/4 cups of flour, 1 1/4 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Pour in 2/3 cup of buttermilk and mix until incorporated.

Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan.

Bake for 100 minutes.

Remove the cake from the pan and top with a glaze made from 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice.

Allow to cool before cutting.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens