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Chocolate Kahlua Cake with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

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This decadent chocolate cake infused with Kahlua and topped with a rich strawberry buttercream is perfect for any occasion, delivering a deliciously moist and flavorful experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 C flour
  • 3 C sugar
  • 1.5 C special dark chocolate cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 4 large eggs
  • 0.5 C sour cream
  • 1 C buttermilk
  • 1 C warm water
  • 0.5 C Kahlua
  • 0.5 tsp espresso powder
  • 0.5 C canola oil
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
Frosting
  • 2 C unsalted sweet cream butter (softened)
  • 6 C powdered sugar
  • 4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 C finely diced strawberries
  • 5-7 TBSP heavy whipping cream as needed for desired consistency
Garnish
  • to taste fresh strawberries for topping
  • 1 C semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 C heavy whipping cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 9-inch cake pans with baking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. In a bowl, combine the Kahlua, espresso powder, and warm water. Whisk until combined.
  3. In your stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low until well-blended.
  4. Gradually mix in the eggs, sour cream, buttermilk, the espresso-Kahlua mix, oil, and vanilla extract until you have a smooth batter.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared pans. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Once baked, allow the cakes to cool for about 20 minutes before removing them from the pans.
Frosting Directions
  1. Beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  3. Fold in the finely diced strawberries and add heavy whipping cream as needed to reach the desired consistency.
Building the Cake
  1. Place one layer of the chocolate cake on a serving plate, and spread a generous amount of strawberry buttercream on top.
  2. Add the second layer, and repeat with more frosting. Top it off with the final layer.
  3. Frost the top and sides of the cake, and drizzle with chocolate ganache, prepared by heating the heavy cream and mixing it with the chocolate chips until melted and smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 40g

Notes

For a delightful presentation, use a large piping bag fitted with a star tip to create beautiful swirls of strawberry buttercream on top. Garnish with fresh strawberries. Pair with vanilla ice cream or cold milk for a classic dessert experience.
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