Ingredients

  • 1 pkt Chocolate cake mix, with pudding
  • 3 x Large eggs
  • 1/2 c. Bourbon whiskey
  • 1/2 c. Water, cool
  • 1/3 c. Vegetable oil
  • 1 pt Whipping cream
  • 1/3 c. Unsweetened cocoa pwdr
  • 1/2 c. Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1/2 c. Bourbon
  • 1 c. Nuts, minced

Method

  • Butter and flour two 9" round cake pans.
  • Combine cake mix, Large eggs, bourbon, cool water and vegetable oil in large bowl of mixer.
  • Beat for 2 min on high speed till very light.
  • Pour into pans.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 min or possibly till tests done.
  • Cold in pans 10 min.
  • Remove.
  • Cold completely.
  • Split layers in half horizontally.
  • Spread frosting over each cake layer.
  • Sprinkle with walnuts.
  • Stack layers.
  • Cover sides with frosting.
  • Refrigerateat least 2 hrs.
  • FROSTING: In large mixing bowl, combine whipping cream, cocoa, powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Beat till stiff then mix in the bourbon.