Description
This decadent Kahlua Chocolate Poke Cake features rich chocolate flavor and coffee liqueur, creating a moist and indulgent dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sugar (for sauce)
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder (for sauce)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup Kahlua, divided
- 1¼ cups milk
- 1 tablespoon butter (for sauce)
- ⅓ cup milk (for topping)
- ⅓ cup butter, softened (for topping)
- 1¼ cups sugar (for topping)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder in a large bowl.
- Whisk together eggs, coffee, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla in another bowl. Add this wet mixture to the dry ingredients and beat on medium for about 2 minutes.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9×13 inch pan.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
- Mix sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Whisk in the cold milk and ¼ cup Kahlua.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Boil for 1 minute, continuing to stir. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining Kahlua and butter.
- Poke holes all over the cake using the end of a wooden spoon. Pour the warm pudding mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before frosting, ideally overnight.
- Combine milk, butter, and sugar in a small saucepan for the topping. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and let it boil for 45 seconds.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until smooth and shiny. Pour over the cake immediately.
- Refrigerate overnight to set.
Notes
Serve chilled. Pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a delightful experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg