Chocolate Kahlua Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Kahlua Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Cake; 3 eggs, separated; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup light brown sugar, packed; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 3/4 cup cold coffee; 3/4 cup Kahlua; For the Frosting; 6 tablespoons butter; 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, sifted; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa; 3 tablespoons Kahlua; 2 -3 tablespoons hot coffee; chocolate (for shaving; optional)

Servings: persons

For the Cake
3 eggs, separated
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup cold coffee
3/4 cup Kahlua
For the Frosting
6 tablespoons butter
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, sifted
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
3 tablespoons Kahlua
2 -3 tablespoons hot coffee
chocolate (for shaving; optional)

1
Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3
Beat egg whites until frothy; then add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form; set aside.
4
Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy; add egg yolks one at a time, beating after each addition.
5
Sift flour, cocoa, and baking soda together in a separate bowl; add to creamed mixture alternatively with coffee and Kahlua, blending well.
6
Fold egg whites into batter.
7
Pour batter into prepared pans.
8
Bake in a preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until done; cool 10 minutes; invert on wire rack; remove pans.
9
Cool completely before frosting.
10
To prepare frosting, cream butter and confectioners sugar in a large bowl.
11
Add cocoa, Kahlua, and coffee, beating until smooth.
12
Spread frosting on cake; garnish cake with shaved chocolate, if desired.

1208

kcal

Calories

Fat

182

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Cake, 3 eggs, separated, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Kahlua 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.

Chocolate Kahlua Cake

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