Oh NO~ I think I did it again, I birthed a recipe that will make even my closest family and friends question my sanity {yet again}…I hate when that happens..haha! Just when they think that I’ve come to my senses with a nice casserole, or low-key brunch dish..I go and do something like this! I really can’t blame them..I mean, you know it’s bad when you find yourself questioning your own sanity! 🙂
Oh well..everyone loves to make a fuss, but in reality these little tipsy tequila nuggets of fun were gone in a matter of minutes! Those shocked people even had the nerve, the audacity, the giblets to ask me to make more..lol!
I really don’t know how to describe theses one of a kind treats, other than maybe.. try to envision a sweet and subtle tequila flavor all suspended inside a soaked until moist, melt in your mouth bite of sweet cake that tastes like funnel cake…that’s what these are like!
I had some fun with the presentation by dipping some shot glasses into frosting and rolling it around in Lime zest! Just to keep with the theme, and add a touch more flavor and fun! But you can totally just pile these up on the table and watch them disappear…FAST! Make a bunch for the next game..you’ll see!
PS…you can use ANY liquor/liquid you like…it’s ALL good!
What you’ll need:
Sponge Cake/Angel Food Cake..I used store bought…here’s why >> Scroll down to the “Fallen Angel” fail..click HERE!
Tequila
Oil for frying ..I used Canola
Powdered Sugar..for dusting
The frosted rim:
Just dip it into some frosting, and into some Lime Zest…that’s it! YUM!
Directions:
Just cube up the Angel Food Cake into small squares..that can pop into your mouth!
Dip it quickly into the tequila (keep in mind, the more you dip..the stronger they will be)
Now gently place them into a 350 degree pot of 2″ Oil.
Fry them up until they’re golden on all sides…
Let them cool on some paper towel. Then make up your shot glasses if you’d like!
A nice sprinkle of Powdered Sugar drives them all the way home! Start passing them around…EVERYONE will be waiting right there!
Grab some for you! ~Enjoy! 🙂 CHEERS!
First off let me say these look yummy, but doesn’t frying burn off the alcohol from the tequila? if so then why? please reply.
I’m sure some of the alcohol cooks off..however, depending on how much you “dip” them…the kick was totally there. 🙂
Amy, your blog is at Ohbiteit.com? I’d like to follow you!
yes 🙂
Alcohol boils at 173 degrees, These things will not reach that temperature internally before they are golden brown on the edge. Also, any alcohol vapor may just re-saturate previously unsaturated portions of the spongecake.
If you do a little research, alcohol evaporating during cooking is actually a myth.. It takes a fair amount of time to clear off all the alcohol and since these are only cooking for a few minutes there will be minimal losses.
I found after they cooled to drip a little tequila across them for a slightly harsher kick. Also use silver for dipping and gold or coffee for the drip.
Yes it will burn off the alcohol.. but just like with a rum cake you are doing it for the flavor. The frying will not take the flavor away.
not all of it…we did this and it only cooks off an outer layer…the trick is not to let it fry for too long.
we also recently did deep fried bacon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyBQjX-EQ4M
Since both God and Jesus apparently think this is a good idea, I’m all in! Just bought my Fry Daddy n used it last night. For just my husband n me, it’s perfect.
Have you ever tried coconut oil for frying sweets? Curious re/ how it does at 350 heat.
Haha!! Shout-out to God and Jesus for the thumbs up..lol! I haven’t tried it with coconut oil.. let me know if you do. 🙂
How long did you dip them in for would you say?? I’m SO making these for football tailgates!
Saw these on BuzzFeed and had to pop over. What an awesome idea. Love your blog and your approach to having fun in the kitchen.
OMG I think you have just found the perfect treat for the pool party I’m going to on Saturday. These are perfect. I can’t wait to try them with other liqueurs, Thank You!
Wow, I saw these on Thrillist and just had to come over here to check out the recipe. They sound insane, and I can’t wait to try them!
How well do these keep/reheat? I want to make these as an office treat
Probably fine for a while..let me know in case others are wondering as well. :). Enjoy!
I made them, let them cool about an hour and then put them in a container for a few hours. They got soft. They tasted ok, couldn’t taste the tequila even though I soaked them through and through in tequila. I’m hoping they only got soft cuz they were still a little warm and the steam maybe got them soft. They taste way better crispy. I didn’t really make enough for anyone to feel a buzz.
There’s actually a reason why you can’t taste the alcohol! That’s because the boiling point of ethanol is 78 centigrade. Since it’s not 100% ethanol, that means that the boiling point is thus lowered and broadened to maybe 75-76 centigrade. Since the recipe calls for cooking them at 350F (178 centigrade), then the alcohol will volatilize and become vapor, thus leaving into the atmosphere. I would fry them and then let cool to below 78C and then inject them with the tequila
Actually the temp of the oil is 350, that’s not what the inside of the cake gets up to. Turning down the oil temp is going to make oil soaked balls of mush, 350 is perfect. If you want them to keep, freeze them on a tray until hard then pop them in a container & keep them in the freezer. They will thaw out quickly or you could just eat them frozen.