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Kahlua Cake: A Guide to Baking the Perfect Boozy Dessert


  • Author: Anita
  • Total Time: 50 minutes

Description

Dive into the richness of Chocolate Kahlua Cake topped with the most divine Strawberry Buttercream Frosting! Perfect for any celebration or just because. πŸŽ‚πŸ“βœ¨


Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup oil
  • 3/4 cup Kahlua liqueur
  • 3/4 cup water

For the Strawberry Buttercream:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup strawberry puree (from fresh strawberries)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For Garnish (optional):

  • Fresh strawberries
  • Chocolate shavings

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix the cake ingredients together in a large bowl until well combined. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
  4. For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, strawberry puree, vanilla, and salt, beating until smooth.
  5. Frost the cooled cake with the strawberry buttercream. If desired, garnish with fresh strawberries and chocolate shavings.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12 servings
  • Calories: 520 kcal