Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 box (18.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix
- 1 box (3.4 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup coffee liqueur
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, coffee liqueur, sour cream, butter, and eggs. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before frosting.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Add enough milk (about 2 tablespoons) to make a smooth frosting. Spread frosting over the cooled cake.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 of cake):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g (23% DV)
- Saturated Fat: 9g (45% DV)
- Cholesterol: 75mg (25% DV)
- Sodium: 260mg (11% DV)
- Carbohydrates: 45g (15% DV)
- Protein: 4g (8% DV)
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and decadent chocolate cake with a subtle coffee flavor
- Rich and creamy coffee liqueur frosting
- Perfect for special occasions or as a dessert for coffee lovers
User Comments:
- "This cake was absolutely delicious! The coffee liqueur gave it a unique and sophisticated flavor."
- "I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the moistness and the frosting."
- "I've tried many chocolate cakes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use a good quality coffee liqueur for the best flavor.
- If you don't have coffee liqueur, you can substitute 1 cup of coffee plus 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
