Black Russian Cake Recipe

This decadent Black Russian Cake, inspired by a Kahlua recipe, was a family reunion sensation! Rich chocolate cake infused with the irresistible flavor of coffee liqueur, topped with a luscious glaze, and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. Prepare to impress your guests with this show-stopping dessert!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 461 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Black Russian Cake

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How to Make Black Russian Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Gradually add boiling water to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  4. Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the batter. Beat with an electric mixer for 4 minutes.
  5. Stir in Kahlua.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  7. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, Kahlua, and milk until smooth and pourable. Add more Kahlua or milk to adjust consistency as needed.
  10. Once the cake is completely cool, pour the glaze evenly over the top.
  11. Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

117g

Fat

20g

Carbs

15g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Black Russian Cake?

Black Russian Cake takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Black Russian Cake?

Black Russian Cake has approximately 461 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 38 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Black Russian Cake?

The key ingredients for Black Russian Cake are Yellow Cake Mix, Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix, Oil, Vodka, Kahlua, Water. See the full list with measurements above.

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