Kahlua Fudge Sheet Cake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
YIELD: 24 servings.
I make this cake for my grandsons. It's a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for chocolate and marshmallow cream lovers.—Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1-3/4 cups sugar
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup Kahlua (coffee liqueur) or strong brewed coffee
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1/2 cup butter, cubed
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1/2 cup marshmallow creme
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1/3 cup baking cocoa
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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FROSTING:
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1/2 cup butter, cubed
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1/3 cup baking cocoa
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1/4 cup marshmallow creme
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3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/2 to 2/3 cup Kahlua (coffee liqueur) or strong brewed coffee
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1/4 cup chopped pecans
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cinnamon and baking soda. In a small saucepan, combine Kahlua, butter, marshmallow creme and cocoa; bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened.
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2.
In a small bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk until blended; add to Kahlua mixture, whisking constantly. Fold in pecans. Transfer to prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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3.
Meanwhile, for frosting, combine butter, cocoa and marshmallow creme in a small saucepan; stir over medium heat until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Beat in confectioners’ sugar and enough Kahlua to reach a spreading consistency.
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4.
Remove cake from oven; place on a wire rack. Spread frosting evenly over warm cake; sprinkle with pecans. Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 315 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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