A quick and easy cake that if perfect for any occasion. Chocolate Vodka and Kahlua guarantee a moist and delicious Black Russian cake
I used to occasionally drink an adult beverage called a Black Russian. It’s made with Kahlua and Vodka. These babies packed a punch, and if I had more than one, I was either the life of the party or down for the count. I am a little more responsible now days, but hey, they were delicious! I have no restraint when it comes to my Black Russian Cake however!
I was inspired to make this cake after I learned how to make modeling chocolate. I wanted a special cake to decorate. And, even though it may sound a little fancy, it is quick and easy, and actually starts out using a cake mix. No one would ever know because this cake is moist and delicious.
I baked this cake in a tube pan, also known as an angel food cake pan, because I wanted a flat top for decorating. You could also use a bundt pan. I applied a thin crumb coat using buttercream frosting, thinking that my ganache would flow smoother. That step isn’t necessary. My ganache was still a bit thick so, while not perfect, it was still delicious. You could just drizzle a glaze over the top and call it done too.
Modeling Chocolate instructions will be featured later this week! The technique is a lot of fun, and I hope you will give this cake and the technique a try.
- 1 yellow cake mix
- 1 box of chocolate pudding not instant
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 cup of vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of vodka I used 360 double chocolate vodka
- 1/4 cup Kaluha
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup Kahlua
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 10 oz dark bar chocolate not chocolate chips
- *1 pint Heavy Whipping Cream make sure it's not "Ultra Pasturized"
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease tube or bundt pan.
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Combine all of the cake ingredients together, and mix until combined. Pour into the cake pan and bake for 45 minutes.
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Allow pan to cool at least 15 minutes. Run a knife around the perimeter of the pan and turn onto a cooling rack.
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Using a skewer, poke holes into the cake. Mix Kahlua and powdered sugar together until smooth. Pour over the cake.
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Chop chocolate bar into small pieces. I don't use chocolate chips for this because they contain stabilizers to keep their shape during baking. I don't measure the whipped cream, I just pour it over the chocolate until most of the chocolate is covered. Probably close to a cup. Don't choose Ultra Pasteurized cream because it can contain water that will seize your chocolate. Microwave at 50% power one minute at a time. Stir after each minute until smooth. Add additional cream to thin if necessary, one tablespoon at a time, stirring after each addition.
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Glaze or cover cake with ganache. Allow to set up (or freeze briefly) before any additional decorating.
Recipe adapted from the "Toast to Omaha" by the Junior League of Omaha 2006
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