The holidays are a time when family and friends gather – this year, give the gift of food. Some of the best memories and meals come during these moments. This means that you’ll probably be spending a lot of time in the kitchen in the coming weeks preparing various meals and baked goods.

If you’re looking to bring something new to your holiday table, we have a great recipe for you to try: Pumpkin Bourbon Cakes. Make sure to pair this delicious treat with our bourbon barrel-aged Gold Rush Red. This blended, bourbon barrel-aged wine subtly enhances the bourbon flavor in the cake.

Check out the recipe and bring this delicious gift to your next holiday gathering.

INGREDIENTS

• 3 ⅓ cups flour
• 1 ½ tsp. baking powder
• ¼ tsp. baking soda
• ¾ tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 ½ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 tsp. ginger
• ½ tsp. allspice
• ¼ tsp. ground cloves
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 1 ¼ cups dark brown sugar
• 1 cup canola oil
• 2 cups pureed pumpkin
• ⅓ cup bourbon
• 5 eggs

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

• 6 oz. softened cream cheese
• 2 – 3 Tbsp. bourbon
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• ¼ cup chopped and toasted pecans