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Chocolate Kahlua Cake with Marshmallow Filling


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  • Author: Chef's Choice
  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Chocolate Kahlua Cake is rich and decadent, featuring a delicious marshmallow filling and topped with hot cocoa whipped topping.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15 oz) chocolate fudge cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup oil
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup Kahlua
  • 1 container (16 oz) marshmallow fluff
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon espresso powder
  • 2 packets hot chocolate mix
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Warm hot fudge
  • Maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Prepare the cake batter according to the box instructions, but replace the water with 1 cup water and ½ cup Kahlua.
  3. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 baking dish and bake for 30–35 minutes, or follow the time on the box.
  4. Prepare the marshmallow filling: Add the 16 oz of marshmallow fluff and ¼ cup water to a microwave-safe bowl.
  5. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture loosens and becomes pourable.
  6. When the cake comes out of the oven, poke holes all over the surface using the handle of a wooden spoon — only poke about ¾ of the way down, not all the way through.
  7. Pour the warm marshmallow mixture over the cake, aiming for the holes so it soaks in.
  8. Refrigerate the cake for 1 hour to cool completely.
  9. Make the hot cocoa whipped topping: In a large bowl, add the heavy cream, espresso powder, vanilla, and hot chocolate mix.
  10. Blend with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. (Keep going — it will whip!)
  11. Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.
  12. Warm the hot fudge and drizzle or swirl it across the top.
  13. Add maraschino cherries as garnish.
  14. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  • This cake is perfect for celebrations and holiday gatherings!
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg