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Black Russian Cake Recipe

Jennifer Tirrell
The Black Russian Cake, with its rich and unique flavor derived from coffee liqueur, is a moist and delightful dessert that's sure to impress anyone who tries it. Often, it's topped with a chocolate ganache or a Kahlua glaze.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Cake
Cuisine United States
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package moist yellow cake mix
  • 1 (5.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup vodka
  • ¼ cup coffee flavored liqueur
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¼ cup  coffee flavored liqueur
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Instructions
 

  • Begin by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and, in the meantime, grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
  • In a spacious bowl, blend the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, white sugar, oil, vodka, 1/4 cup liqueur, and water. Beat for a full four minutes, and then transfer the batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Afterward, allow it to cool on a rack.
  • Prepare the glaze by mixing 1/4 cup of coffee liqueur with 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar. After turning the cake onto a cake plate, use a fork to poke it several times. Next, generously coat the cake with the glaze, and finish by dusting it with the remaining 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar.
Keyword Black Russian Cake