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Chocolate Kahlua Cake

Chocolate Kahlua Cake

Indulge in a rich Chocolate Kahlua Cake that combines dark chocolate and Kahlua, topped with fresh strawberry buttercream.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Sweet Moments
Cuisine: Dessert
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup Special dark chocolate cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 4 large Large eggs
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Warm water
  • 1/2 cup Kahlua
  • 1 tbsp Espresso powder
  • 1/2 cup Canola oil
  • 2 tsp Pure vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted sweet cream butter
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Finely diced strawberries
  • 1/4 cup Heavy whipping cream
For the Ganache and Toppings
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup Fresh strawberries

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • mixer
  • cake pans
  • whisk
  • Squeeze bottle

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and prepare three 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the espresso powder, Kahlua, and warm water in a small bowl until well combined.
  3. Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add the wet ingredients: Kahlua mixture, eggs, sour cream, buttermilk, canola oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cakes in the pans for about 20 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
  7. Cream the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, strawberries, and heavy whipping cream until fluffy.
  8. Layer the cooled cake with frosting between layers and cover the top and sides.
  9. Heat heavy whipping cream and pour over chocolate chips to make ganache. Stir until smooth.
  10. Decorate cake with ganache and fresh strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle some chocolate shavings on top before serving.

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