Gin And Tonic Cake Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350掳F (175掳C). Grease and flour a bundt cake pan.
• STEP 2.In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• STEP 3.In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the gin and tonic.
• STEP 4.Pour the batter into the prepared bundt cake pan and smooth the top.
• STEP 5.Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• STEP 6.While the cake is baking, prepare the gin and tonic syrup by combining gin, tonic water, sugar, and lime juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
• STEP 7.When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and poke holes all over the top with a skewer. Pour the gin and tonic syrup over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
• STEP 8.Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
• STEP 9.Prepare the lime glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and lime juice. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
• STEP 10.Serve and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• For a stronger gin flavor, you can brush the cake with additional gin before pouring the syrup.
• Make sure to let the cake cool completely before adding the glaze to prevent it from melting.
• Decorate the cake with lime zest or slices for an extra touch of citrus.

Storage and Serving

• Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• If desired, you can brush the cake with additional gin before serving for an extra boozy kick.
• Serve the cake slices with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of lime sorbet.