This decadent Chocolate Coffee Liqueur Cake is a sophisticated dessert that balances the deep, bittersweet notes of chocolate with the robust aroma of instant coffee and the smooth warmth of coffee liqueur. The cake itself is moist and dense, thanks to the addition of pudding mix and oil, while the homemade icing adds a glossy, sweet finish that cuts through the richness. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal treat for afternoon coffee breaks, holiday gatherings, or any time you want to impress guests with a bakery-quality dessert. Simple to assemble using pantry staples, this cake offers a grown-up flavor profile that pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or espresso.
Coffee Liqueur Cake
Description
This decadent Chocolate Coffee Liqueur Cake is a sophisticated dessert that balances the deep, bittersweet notes of chocolate with the robust aroma of instant coffee and the smooth warmth of coffee liqueur. The cake itself is moist and dense, thanks to the addition of pudding mix and oil, while the homemade icing adds a glossy, sweet finish that cuts through the richness. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal treat for afternoon coffee breaks, holiday gatherings, or any time you want to impress guests with a bakery-quality dessert. Simple to assemble using pantry staples, this cake offers a grown-up flavor profile that pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or espresso.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC) and grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan.
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In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, pudding mix, instant coffee, eggs, oil, water, and 2 tablespoons of the coffee liqueur.
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Beat the mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth and well blended.
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Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, spreading it evenly.
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Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 25 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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For the icing, sift 2 1/2 cups of powdered sugar into a small bowl.
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In a small saucepan, heat 1/3 cup of cream over medium heat until warm, then stir in the remaining instant coffee until dissolved.
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Pour the warm coffee-cream mixture into the powdered sugar and stir until smooth.
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Stir in the remaining coffee liqueur to taste, adjusting sweetness as desired.
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Drizzle the icing over the cooled cake and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 569.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 43.2g67%
- Saturated Fat 10.8g54%
- Cholesterol 187.0mg63%
- Sodium 78.0mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 20.6g7%
- Dietary Fiber 2.8g12%
- Sugars 17.3g
- Protein 8.6g18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
