Hennessy Cake -

Hennessy Cake

Hennessy is a renowned brand of cognac that has been celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship and refined taste for over 250 years. Adding Hennessy cognac to a cake not only infuses it with a distinct flavor profile but also imparts a subtle warmth and complexity that elevates the overall culinary experience.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 35

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Ingredients

- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder

- ½ teaspoon salt

- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

- 2 cups granulated sugar

- 4 large eggs

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1 cup whole milk

- ¼ cup Hennessy cognac

- 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional)

- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

- 4 cups powdered sugar

- ¼ cup Hennessy cognac

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- Optional: orange zest for garnish

Instructions

- Set your oven to 175°C to begin. Take two 9-inch round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.

- Take all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, and combine in a medium bowl. Put this mixture of dry ingredients aside.

- Next, add unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a bowl, and mix together until light and fluffy. You can use an electric mixer for this step, which will make the process easier and quicker.

- Next, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Incorporate the vanilla extract and continue to mix until the ingredients are well combined.

- Alternate adding the milk and the dry ingredient mixture to the butter-sugar mixture gradually. Start and finish with the dry ingredients, thoroughly combining after each addition.

- Finally, add the Hennessy cognac and orange zest (if desired) to the batter and mix until smooth and evenly incorporated.

- Divide the batter equally and smooth the tops with a spatula. This will ensure an even and level cake layer.

- Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes. Next, do a toothpick test; if it comes out clean, you're good to go!

- Take the cakes out of the oven after baking and leave them to cool in the pans for ten minutes. After that, move them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

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