Chocolate heaven

Wednesday, January 4, 2012 |


I've had several requests for this recipe and I'm happy to share.


Enjoy!

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Kahlua Cake


Cake:
1 dark chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup bourbon
1/2 cup Kahlua
3/4 strong black coffee
2 teaspoon cocoa


Mix all cake ingredients together and beat 4 minutes on medium high. Pour into 2 greased and floured cake pans. Bake for 40 minutes. Let cool.


Once you are able to handle the cakes, cut them in half so that you have a total of 4 cake rounds.


*Helpful hint ...
I put mine in the freezer and let them harder. They are much easier to cut and less crumbly.


Filling:
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips ~ use a good quality brand
8oz. cream cheese
1/2 powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup whipping cream


Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave. In a mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Pour the chocolate into the cream cheese mixture and combine. Set aside. Beat the whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold into the chocolate and cream cheese mixture. Spread on the layers of each cake round.


Once this step is completed, I place my cake in the frig to firm up a bit.


Icing:
1/2 stick butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup Kahlua
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 cup chocolate chips


Heat all the ingredients, except chocolate chips, in a pan and increase heat until it is just beginning to boil. Add Chocolate chips and stir until melted.


Drizzle over cake.





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11 comments:

Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings... said...

all I can say is ..."OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!
Bring it on!
Hugs, Kathy @
Sweet Up-North Mornings...

NanaDiana said...

Ummmmm...I think I might have to go to rehab if I made that--OD'd on GOODNESS!!! YUM...xo Diana

Lisa@Pickles and Cheese said...

Thank you, Thank you for posting this! When I saw your earlier post with the picture of that cake I knew that I wanted to make it. I was getting ready to look at all of your past posts to see if you had posted it on you blog earlier...and here it is! That cake is gorgeous and I the flavor has to be incredible. I'm so excited to give this one a try!

Tammy@Beatrice Banks said...

Oh my word! What a divine looking cake. How naughty of you to post something like that while we are all making new year's resolutions to diet! lol Choco-licious!
Hope your new year is off to a great start!

Susan R said...

Jo, I have to tell you, I was running down my blog roll and looking at all the titles of posts on blogs and I saw yours and thought,"Now that's one I have to check out". Boy was I right. This cake is not only gorgeous to look at, but I can just tell it's delicious.

Lulu and Co. said...

Okay I may like my WS fruit cake, but I have to say I will absolutely LOVE your chocolate heaven cake even MORE!!! oh my word, i don't even know where to begin it looks so decadent! I think i must make this for Valentines Day... too bad i can't order it from WS!!!! i'd have it next day delivered!! heeheee
xo,
Lulu

Kacey said...

OH.MY. this cake looks like heaven. Can't wait to try!!!

Karena said...

Jo First so great that your hubby cooks and likes to entertain. Second your appetizer, yum!! I will make this next time I have company!!

xoxo
Karena

Art by Karena

Jessica Ryan said...

Seriously? I just gained 13 pounds from simply looking at this picture!!!

Preppy Pink Crocodile said...

Yum! That looks sooo delish!

KK

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Jo,

Looks like you had a fun dinner party with your friends.
Love the look of the appetizer, and the chocolate cake yum!
Thanks for sharing the recipe.

Hope you are enjoying your week
Hugs
Carolyn

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