Epic cake alert! This White Russian kahlua Cake has arrived to make all your boozy cake dreams come true. A bundt cake comprised of a vanilla layer and a kahlua layer swirled together and then topped with a silky kahlua glaze. The coziest cake recipe that will warm you up from the inside out.
If you like a boozy cake, this white Russian Kahlua cake is your new best friend. White Russians are a favorite cocktail in this house, especially around the holidays. There is something about that creamy coffee flavor that is really cozy and comforting. Plus, my neighbor makes her own Kahlua and gives us a bottle each year for christmas, which just adds to the holiday cheer.
This cake tastes amazingly like the cocktail. I served it recently to some friends who gathered for football Sunday. I know at least one of them got the taste in their mouth and went on to make some white russian cocktails when they got home. Think of this cake as the indulgence without the higher BAC level.
It’s hard to believe that the holidays are right around the corner. Baking this bundt certainly got me in the spirit, so now all I can think about is tree trimming, cookie baking, gift shopping, and of course, tons of cooking. What kinds of things do you look forward to most during the holidays?
More great bundt cake recipes
Bourbon Vanilla Fig Bundt Cake
White Russian Bundt Cake
Boozy Kahlua Cake that tastes like a white Russian
Ingredients
for the cake
- 2 3/4 c. all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 c. milk
- 1/4 c. heavy cream
- 1 c. kahlua
for the glaze
- 1 c. powdered sugar sifted
- 2 tbsp kahlua
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
To prepare the cake
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a bundt pan. Set aside.
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In a medium size bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Stir the milk and 1/4 cup heavy cream together in a small bowl.
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In the large bowl of your mixer, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy; about 5 minutes.
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Add the eggs one at a time mixing well between each addition. Add vanilla extract.
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Turn mixer to low and alternate adding flour mixture and milk mixture in 3 additions; beginning and ending with flour mixture.
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Scoop 1/2 the batter into a separate bowl. With the mixer on low, slowly add 1 c. kahlua to the remaining 1/2 batter. Mix until well combined.
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Pour 1/2 of the kahlua batter into the prepared bundt pan. Spoon vanilla batter over the top, then finish with remaining 1/2 kahlua batter.
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Bake for 55-60 minutes at 325 degrees or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool for 15 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a wire rack and top with glaze.
To prepare the glaze
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Whisk together sifted powdered sugar, heavy cream and kahlua until smooth. Pour over warm cake.
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Christine says
Just wanted to let you know that I just got a new oven installed yesterday after 4 years of only having a stove (no oven). This recipe was the first one I used the new oven for and it came out AWESOME. I cant believe how much it tastes like the cocktail (which is my husband’s favorite). The layering of the kahlua with the non-kahlua batter is genius. Thanks so much! I plan for this to become a holiday staple at my house!
betsy says
Yessssss! I’m so happy you liked it! I didn’t want an all kahlua cake because I love the taste of white russians too. Your husband has great taste!
Christine says
Any tips on how to make the glaze a bit thicker (like yours in the picture)? I let the cake cool for about 15 minutes and made the glaze with my stand mixer and it looked good initially when I drizzled it on the cake, but after it cooled down it sort of soaked into the cake and only left a haze behind. Maybe that’s what’s supposed to happen? It just didn’t look like a nice, white glaze on top anymore, but I could have done something wrong :).
betsy says
Use more powdered sugar for a ticker glaze. When making a glaze, I usually add the liquid a little at a time until I get the consistency I want.
mandee says
hi! the batter tastes reallllly good… it is baking now. but glaze-wise: did i do something wrong? my glaze is brown bc of the kahlua, not white like your pic.
Linda says
Hey there, the cake looks really yummie 🙂 I’m planning to make it soon but was wondering whether a whole cup of Kahlua is really the correct amount?? Sounds like a lot of liquid for that half of the batter… Many thanks in advance!
Jody Goodman says
We’re celebrating my baby girl’s 23rd this weekend. I started making trifles and each year it’s a new flavor. This time it’s tiramisu, and with this cake as base. It’s a very dense cake, and I’m sure it’ll be perfect…taste test confirms that. Thank you.
betsy says
I love hearing this!