This Chocolate Kahlua Bundt Cake is rich, moist, and packed with coffee liqueur flavor! 🍫☕️ Perfect for holidays and special occasions!
Cake with Kahlua
Looking for a rich and flavorful dessert? This Kahlua cake recipe is exactly what you need. Moist, chocolatey, and loaded with coffee liqueur flavor, this is the ultimate cake with liquor. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or just want something extra decadent, this chocolate cake with Kahlua is always a hit.
If you love trying a good cake with alcohol recipe, this one comes together quickly using a cake mix and instant pudding. The simple Kahlua glaze takes it over the top, making it a must-try cake with Kahlua for any adult gathering.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to make with simple ingredients.
- Perfect for holidays, birthdays, and celebrations.
- A crowd-pleasing cake with liquor that tastes even better the next day.
- Moist, rich texture thanks to the pudding mix and Kahlua.
🛒 Ingredients & Substitutions
Cake
- devil’s food cake mix – or other chocolate cake mix
- instant chocolate pudding mix
- Kahlua Original Rum & Coffee Liqueur – or another coffee liqueur if preferred
- water
- vegetable oil – substitute with melted butter for a richer flavor
- large eggs
Glaze
- powdered sugar
- Kahlua Original Rum & Coffee Liqueur – or another coffee liqueur if preferred
✨ Variations
- Add 1 cup of mini chocolate chips to the batter for extra chocolate flavor.
- Swap Kahlua for Baileys or another coffee liqueur.
- Top with whipped cream or chocolate shavings before serving.
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How to Make Chocolate Kahlua Bundt Cake
🔥 Tips
- Grease and flour the Bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Let the cake cool slightly before glazing to help the glaze soak in.
- Use room temperature eggs for a smoother batter.
❓ FAQs
You can substitute the Kahlua with brewed coffee, but the flavor will be different.
No, this is a cake with alcohol recipe and should only be served to adults.
Some alcohol bakes out, but not all. This is still considered a cake with alcohol recipe and should only be served to adults.
It stays fresh for up to 4 days at room temperature or up to 1 week refrigerated.
Yes, freeze the cooled, unglazed cake for up to 3 months. Add the glaze after thawing.
A Bundt pan works best for this recipe, but you can bake it in two loaf pans or a 9×13-inch pan. Adjust baking times accordingly.
Add more powdered sugar, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
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Chocolate Kahlúa Bundt Cake
Equipment
- mixing bowl (large and small)
- hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 box Devil's Food cake mix 15.25 ounces
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix 5.9 ounces
- ¾ cup Kahlúa Original Rum & Coffee Liqueur
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
For the glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup Kahlúa Original Rum & Coffee Liqueur
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, Kahlúa, water, oil, and eggs. Mix on low speed with an electric mixer until just combined. Scrape down the sides.
- Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45 to 47 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Invert onto a serving platter and remove the pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and Kahlúa until smooth and lump-free.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake, letting it run down the sides and into the center.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
🚨 IMPORTANT NOTE
Do not serve this cake to minors due to the alcohol content.🥡 STORAGE
Store covered at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.♨️ REHEATING
Warm individual slices in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds if desired.❄️ FREEZING
Wrap the cooled, unglazed cake in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature and glaze before serving.💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Grease and flour the pan well to prevent sticking.
- Drizzle glaze while the cake is still warm for maximum flavor.
- This cake with Kahlua tastes even better the next day.
♻️ LEFTOVERS
Enjoy leftover slices cold, at room temperature, or slightly warmed. Great served with coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
I’m Jamie, a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!
We have made this for years. But use 2 eggs and 2/3 cup sour cream.
Sounds delish!