Moonshine Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted for lightness
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole buttermilk
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup water
• ⅓ cup moonshine (clear or flavored for extra punch)
• (clear or flavored for extra punch) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
• ¼ cup moonshine (to enhance flavor)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream (to adjust consistency)