Chocolate Kahlua Cake: A Boozy Bundt Cake Recipe (2024)

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Let’s talk about one of my favorite things to bake with: some booze. There’s something about adding a touch of liquor to baking recipes that brings in so much flavor. The best boozy bundt cake is thisChocolate Kahlua Cake! It’s my grandmother’s recipe that she revised from a convent (where nuns live) – isn’t that funny?I guess everyone loves a bit of booze.

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What Makes This A Great Boozy Bundt Cake

I love that this cake is perfect for almost any occasion. We’ve served it for birthdays or casually with a cup of coffee. It’s light and fluffy because it doesn’t have a rich frosting. The liquor inside of the cake bakes off in the oven, but you add the glaze of powdered sugar and Kahlua on top. That soaks in to create this delicious layer of flavor.

So many people make this cake as a Christmas dessert too. If you want to give it even more of a holiday look, you can add some fresh strawberries or raspberries in the center for more color.

I serve my Kahlua Cake with some fresh whipped cream. To make your own fresh whipped cream, just blend together two cups of heavy whipping cream with two tablespoons of sugar until stiff peaks form. It’s another decadent edition to this dessert recipe.

Either way you serve it – it taste delicious and it looks amazing on a cake stand too!

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Tips For Removing A Bundt Cake From The Pan

You really want to ensure your cake comes out of the pan smoothly. I joke around and “talk to my bundt cakes,” but you just add plenty of cooking spray before filling. The fancier the bundt pan, the harder it is to get out. Make sure every nook and cranny has cooking spray.

When it’s out of the oven, you want to transfer it while it’s warm. If my bundt rises too much, I just take a bread knife and even it out before flipping. Just gently glide your knife over the top.

I use my cake stand to place on top of the bundt pan and then quickly flip it over. You might have to jiggle it out of the pan a bit. If you’re having trouble getting it out, you can pat the top of the pan with a knife after it’s been flipped.&nbs

How To MakeChocolate Kahlua Cake

You can use any classic box of yellow cake mix. You don’t need much liquor, so purchasing a small bottle of Kahlua & vodka saves money. I use a Nordicware Bundt Cake Pan. I think Nordicware has the best Bundt Cake pans and they’re trusted.

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In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients together.

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Add the remaining wet ingredients together with the dry ingredients. Mix on a slow speed for 1 minute. Then switch to a medium speed for another 4 minutes.

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Generously spray your bundt pan with Pam cooking spray. Pour your cake mixture into the bundt pan.

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Bake at 350º for 50 – 60 minutes, depending on your oven. Cake should be firm and risen.

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Let the cake stand and cool for 10 minutes. Use a knife to level the cake, if necessary. Flip onto your cake stand. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and Kahlua. Whisk it enough so the powdered sugar is completely dissolved. Drizzle over the warm cake with a fork.

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Serve with fresh whipped cream, ice cream or berries. Cover after serving. Cake does not need to be refrigerated. It will stay fresh for one week (if you even have leftovers).

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Yield: 1 8" Bundt Cake

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This Chocolate Kahlua Cake is a moist and boozy bundt cake. It's base is yellow cake mix, then you add vodka and Kahlua with a glaze to top! It makes an excellent Christmas dessert too.

Prep Time20 minutes

Cook Time1 hour

Total Time1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Package Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 1 Large Box of Instant Chocolate Pudding and Pie Filling Mix
  • 1 Cup Oil
  • 4 Eggs, Beaten
  • 1/4 Cup Vodka
  • 1/4 Cup Kahlua
  • 3/4 Cup Water
  • Pam Cooking Spray
  • For the glaze:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup Kahlua

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Add remaining wet ingredients.
  3. Mix for 1 minute on a slow speed.
  4. Mix for 4 minutes on a medium speed.
  5. Generously add Pam to your bundt pan.
  6. Pour mixture into your bundt pan.
  7. Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes.
  8. Let cool for 10 minutes and then flip onto your cake stand.
  9. For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and Kahlua. Pour over the top and serve.

Notes

Use a cake stand cover after serving. Cake will last a week, unrefrigerated, if you have any leftsovers at all! It's a great cake for potlucks or holiday meals.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1/8

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 556Total Fat: 35gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 597mgCarbohydrates: 90gFiber: 1gSugar: 58gProtein: 6g

**These nutritional facts are calculated by a third party. Nutrition information may vary.

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FAQs

Does the alcohol cook out of Kahlua cake? ›

Of course, when you bake with alcohol the actual alcohol evaporates in the oven, so it's not going to get you drunk, and it's okay for most everyone to eat. But the flavor is still there, and that's what makes it amazing.

What alcohol goes well with chocolate cake? ›

Chocolate cake

Any dessert wine, such as Madeira, Port, Muscat or Riesling, will bring a good balance of sweetness and acidity. Chilling it for three hours in the fridge before serving will optimise the flavours.

What is Kahlua cake made of? ›

Beat together cake mix, pudding mix, water (or coffee), oil, eggs, 1/2 cup Kahlúa, and vodka in a large bowl until smooth and light, about 4 minutes. Transfer the batter to the Bundt pan. Cook in the preheated oven until a toothpick comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.

What makes a bundt cake different? ›

Bundt cakes are a round, one layer cake with a hole in the middle. The cake's name comes from the name of the cake pan with fluted sides that they are baked in. This special, aluminum non-stick cake pan is called a Bundt pan. These cakes are doughnut-shaped, and often drenched in icing or glaze.

Can kids have Kahlua cake? ›

Can Kids Eat Kahlua Cake? In a word, no. This cake is drizzled with straight, alcoholic Kahlua and uses more Kahlua in the frosting. Plus the notion that alcohol will “cook off” in the oven is a myth; even if some does dissipate during baking, it won't be very much.

Is Kahlua cake safe for kids? ›

Yes, they can.

What happens when you add alcohol to cake mix? ›

Baking with booze—such as bourbon, rum, port and vodka—can add additional flavor, texture and even change the consistency of many baked goods.

How much alcohol can you add to cake mix? ›

Most boxed cake mixes call for adding 1 cup of water, which can be substituted for ¾ of a cup of vodka. Feel free to use fruity or flavored vodkas, but just make sure not to add any more than ¾ of a cup unless you actually want to taste the bitterness of the alcohol.

What is a substitute for Kahlua in Kahlua cake? ›

Copycat Keto Kahlua gives added flavor.

You can replace my homemade coffee liqueur with regular coffee, or with coffee plus some added vodka and rum to get the same overall effect.

What is a godfather cake? ›

A two-tier Godfather themed cake featuring all hand-modeled and edible elements from the classic movie. The cake is lemon chiffon with a delicious raspberry butter-cream filling, covered in dark chocolate ganache and LMM fondant.

What is a Madonna cake? ›

However, there is one cake the Madonna Inn is famous for creating and that is, the Madonna Inn Pink Champagne Cake. Three-lovely and feather light white cake layers all snuggled in-between a whipped almond flavored Bavarian cream and fresh made whip cream.

How to keep Bundt cake moist? ›

To ensure your Bundt cake remains moist and doesn't get dry, do your best to avoid overbaking. Overbaking can lead to a dry and crumbly texture. To prevent this: Begin checking your cake for doneness a few minutes before the recommended baking time is up.

Why are nothing Bundt Cakes so moist? ›

The bakery is known for its unique take on bundt cakes. The Secret Recipe: The secret recipe of Nothing Bundt Cakes revolves around quality ingredients, including flour, sugar, eggs, and a unique addition — sour cream. Sour cream adds moisture and a subtle tanginess to the cake, making it stand out.

Should you refrigerate a Bundt cake? ›

Cake Care
  1. Our cakes are best served at room temperature.
  2. Keep refrigerated until a couple of hours before serving.
  3. Once cake is removed from the refrigerator, carefully remove plastic wrap or cellophane and all decoration.
  4. Cut your cake and enjoy!
  5. Cake will keep in your refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Does alcohol bake off in cake? ›

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), baked or simmered dishes that contain alcohol will retain 40% of the original amount after 15 minutes of cooking, 35% after 30 minutes and 25% after an hour. But there's no point at which all of the alcohol disappears.

When you bake a cake with alcohol, does it burn off? ›

The longer you cook, the more alcohol cooks out, but you have to cook food for about 3 hours to fully erase all traces of alcohol. A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Nutrient Data lab confirmed this and added that food baked or simmered in alcohol for 15 minutes still retains 40 percent of the alcohol.

Does baking with alcohol remove the alcohol? ›

Alcohol does partially evaporate during cooking, but not as much as you might think. Depending on the cooking method and how much alcohol is used, anywhere from 4 to 85 percent of the alcohol may remain.

How long to boil alcohol out of Kahlua? ›

No Worries, the Alcohol Burns Off During Cooking—But, Does It Really?
Time Cooked at Boiling point of alcoholApproximate Amount of Alcohol Remaining
15 minutes40 percent
30 minutes35 percent
One hour25 percent
Two hours10 percent
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