Description
Decadent White Russian Poke Cake to Wow Your Taste Buds
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (can be substituted with melted butter)
- 1 cup water (can be replaced with milk)
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup Kahlua or coffee liqueur
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whipped topping (homemade optional)
- to taste chocolate shavings
- to taste crushed nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- to taste coffee beans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the yellow cake batter according to the package instructions.
- Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Poke holes all over the top of the cake using a fork as soon as it comes out of the oven.
- Pour the cooled brewed coffee slowly over the warm cake.
- Combine Kahlua, melted butter, and sugar in a small saucepan, bring to a boil while stirring.
- Pour the hot Kahlua mixture evenly over the cake.
- Cool the cake completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Spread the whipped topping over the chilled cake just before serving.
- Garnish with your choice of optional toppings and slice into squares to serve.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: White Russian Poke Cake, Cake, Dessert, Indulgent Dessert