If you haven't had it before, brandy lends a sweetness that you won't find in whiskey.Īs a play on the classic old fashioned flavors, I've made this cake for all my fellow Wisconsinites, those who love a good old fashioned, and anyone who wants a delicious, fun cake. Edible Milwaukee gives a great account of how the Wisconsin Old Fashioned came to be- find it here! Just like whiskey old fashioneds in the rest of the country, the drink features dark liquor, a bit of water or lemon-lime soda, a splash of bitters, a maraschino cherry, and an orange peel. If you're from WI, it'll give you a taste of home, and if you're from somewhere else, it'll show you what Wisconsinites are all about.ĭid you know that folks from Wisconsin drink 50% of the world's brandy? I can guarantee most of that goes in the state's signature drink, the brandy old fashioned (side note- I wouldn't be surprised if my family and friends alone make up a good chunk of that 50%). This old fashioned cake is an ode to good old WI, featuring a brandy cake, a cherry glaze, and an orange buttercream frosting. I grew up in Wisconsin, where everyone drinks beer and brandy old fashioneds.
