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If you love rich chocolate cake, fluffy whipped cream, and a little boozy twist, this Double Chocolate Cake with Kahlua Whipped Cream is a must-try. The moist chocolate layers are paired with a light, coffee-infused whipped cream and topped with fresh strawberries for the ultimate indulgence. Perfect for special occasions—or when you just want a dessert that feels extra fancy!
👉 Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water)
For the Kahlua Whipped Cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp Kahlua (or any coffee liqueur)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Decoration
- Fresh strawberries, halved
- Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips
👉 How to Make It
1️⃣ Bake the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in buttermilk, then gradually add dry ingredients.
- Mix in hot coffee (batter will be thin—don’t worry!).
- Divide into cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before assembling.
2️⃣ Make the Kahlua Whipped Cream
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, Kahlua, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
3️⃣ Assemble the Cake
- Place one cake layer on a plate and spread with Kahlua whipped cream.
- Add the second layer and top with more whipped cream.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries and chocolate shavings.
FAQ & Troubleshooting
1. Can I make this cake ahead of time?
Yes! Bake the cake layers up to 2 days ahead and store them wrapped at room temp. The whipped cream is best made fresh before assembling.
2. What if I don’t have Kahlua?
You can substitute with espresso powder (1 tsp dissolved in 1 tbsp water) for a coffee kick without alcohol.
3. How do I store leftovers?
Since it has whipped cream, keep the cake refrigerated for up to 3 days.
4. Can I make this into cupcakes?
Yes! This recipe makes about 24 cupcakes—bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes.
5. Why is my whipped cream not holding its shape?
✔️ Use cold heavy cream
✔️ Don’t overbeat—it should hold stiff peaks
✔️ Chill your mixing bowl before whipping for extra stability
This Double Chocolate Cake with Kahlua Whipped Cream is rich, creamy, and has just the right hint of coffee flavor. If you try it, let me know how it turns out! 🍫☕🍓✨
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