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Kahlua Coffee Cake

A delicious and moist coffee cake infused with Kahlua, layered with coffee frosting and topped with sprinkles.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup Kahlua
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup hot coffee
  • 7 tbsp Kahlua
  • 3 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 1.5 cups unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1.25 cups shortening
  • 10.25 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cups chocolate jimmie sprinkles

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Prepare three 8 inch cake pans with parchment and grease them.
  2. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil, Kahlua, and vanilla; mix well. Add coffee and mix until thin.
  3. Divide batter into pans and bake for 32-35 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  4. Heat Kahlua until boiling, then dissolve espresso powder into it to make the frosting.
  5. Beat butter and shortening until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, Kahlua mixture, and additional Kahlua until desired consistency is achieved.
  6. Trim cake domes, assemble layers with frosting. Frost entire cake and decorate with sprinkles.
  7. Serve and store in an airtight container for 2-3 days.

Notes

Enjoy this flavorful coffee cake with a hint of Kahlua for added depth.