Black Russian Cake Recipe

Name: Black Russian Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (19 ounce) devil's food cake mix (without pudding in mix); 1 (3 ounce) box instant chocolate pudding mix; ½ cup vegetable oil; 4 eggs; 3 teaspoons instant coffee granules; ½ cup very hot tap water; ¼ cup coffee liqueur (such as Kahlua); ¼ cup vodka; ¼ cup Creme de Cacao; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons strong coffee; 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (such as Kahlua); 2 tablespoons Creme de Cacao

Servings: persons

1 (19 ounce) devil's food cake mix (without pudding in mix)
1 (3 ounce) box instant chocolate pudding mix
½ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
3 teaspoons instant coffee granules
½ cup very hot tap water
¼ cup coffee liqueur (such as Kahlua)
¼ cup vodka
¼ cup Creme de Cacao
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons strong coffee
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (such as Kahlua)
2 tablespoons Creme de Cacao

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Using solid shortening, grease a Bundt pan.
2
Set aside.
3
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding, oil and eggs.
4
Dissolve instant coffee granules in the hot water and add to cake mix, along with coffee liqueur, vodka and creme de cacao.
5
Mix at low speed to blend.
6
Turn mixer on high and mix for 2 minutes.
7
Pour into prepared pan.
8
Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until cake pulls away from sides of pan or cake tests done (start testing at 45 minutes).
9
Using a skewer or cake tester, punch holes through to bottom of cake at 1-inch intervals.
10
Pour glaze over cake and let absorb before turning cake out onto plate.
11
Glaze: Combine sugar, coffee and liqueurs.

738

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (19 ounce) devil's food cake mix (without pudding in mix), 1 (3 ounce) box instant chocolate pudding mix, ½ cup vegetable oil, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Black Russian Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black Russian Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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