Chocolate Kahlua Cake With Pecan Filling Recipe

Name: Chocolate Kahlua Cake With Pecan Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For cake; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup cocoa powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup boiling water; 2/3 cup coffee liqueur; For Filling; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon flour; 2 tablespoons butter; 2/3 cup milk; 3 egg yolks; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup chopped pecans; For Frosting; 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1/4 cup butter; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; water

Servings: persons

For cake
2 cups granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
2/3 cup coffee liqueur
For Filling
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup milk
3 egg yolks
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped pecans
For Frosting
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
water

1
For the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
2
Stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl, making sure there are no lumps.
3
Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla and beat with an electric hand mixer for about 2 minutes or until smooth.
4
Stir in the boiling water. Don't worry if the batter is thin. It's supposed to be that way.
5
Pour the batter evenly into the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6
Once the cakes have cooled, use a fork to poke holes in the tops of the cakes and baste with the coffee liqueur.
7
For the filling: In a sauce pan, combine sugar, flour, butter, milk and yolks.
8
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick.
9
Remove from heat and stir in salt, vanilla and pecans.
10
Once the cake and the filling have cooled, spread a thick layer between the cakes.
11
For the frosting: Cream together the sugar, cocoa and butter with an electric hand mixer.
12
Beat in the cream and vanilla.
13
Add small amounts of hot water until desired consistency is reached.
14
Spread over entire cake.

2572

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

311

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For cake, 2 cups granulated sugar, 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Kahlua Cake With Pecan Filling 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 With Pecan Filling

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