Kahlua Sweetheart Cake Recipe

Name: Kahlua Sweetheart Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa; 1 tsp. instant coffee crystals; 1 c. boiling water; 1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. Kahlua; 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened; 1/4 c. shortening; 1 3/4 c. sugar; 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 3/4 tsp. salt; 3 eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla; Kahlua Fudge Frosting

Servings: persons

3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp. instant coffee crystals
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. Kahlua
1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1/4 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
Kahlua Fudge Frosting

1
In small heatproof bowl blend cocoa, coffee and water.
2
Stir in 1/2 cup Kahlua; cool.
3
In large bowl beat butter, shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy.
4
In small bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder.
5
Add flour. Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with cocoa mixture, beating well after each addition.
6
Line bottom of two 9-inch round pans with parchment paper; lightly grease sides of pans.
7
Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
8
Bake in preheated 350u00b0 oven, 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
9
Do not overbake.
10
Let cool in pans on wire racks 5 minutes.
11
Loosen edges; remove from pans.
12
Peel off parchment paper; cool completely on wire racks.
13
Brush bottom of each layer with 1 tablespoon of remaining Kahlua.
14
Prepare Kahlua Fudge Frosting.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa, 1 tsp. instant coffee crystals, 1 c. boiling water, 1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. Kahlua, and more.

Yes, Kahlua Sweetheart 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.

Kahlua Sweetheart Cake

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