MOCHA-BOURBON MUD CAKE
The name "mud cake" refers here to the slightly cracked top of this light-textured, chocolaty dessert. Originally from a local paper's food section on chocolate desserts. Definitely yummy, despite the name!
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Butter and flour a 10-inch springform pan or Bundt pan.
- Melt chocolate in top pan of double boiler over gently simmering water or in a microwave; set aside.
- In a small cup, dissolve espresso powder in 1/4 cup boiling water.
- In a medium size bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; beat in vanilla.
- On low speed, beat in 1/3 of flour mixture.
- Beat in espresso, then beat in bourbon.
- Add melted chocolate to mixture and blend well.
- Beat in 1/2 of remaining flour mixture with 1 cup water, then beat in the rest of the flour mixture.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top.
- Bake 55 to 60 minutes, until top is slightly puffed and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
- To serve, run a sharp knife around the side of the springform pan.
- Remove side of pan and transfer cake to a serving platter.
- Cake will keep, covered at room temperature, for several days.
- Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, cut into slices, and serve with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.3, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 133.4, Sodium 283.3, Carbohydrate 62.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 40.4, Protein 7.4
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Ngoga Ibrahim
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
Dawn Power
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mud cakes, but this one was actually really good! The mocha and bourbon flavors were really unique and flavorful, and the cake itself was moist and fluffy.
Paul Haxby
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any chocolate lover! The mocha and bourbon flavors are a perfect combination, and the cake is so moist and decadent.
Tang Armand
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he'd ever had.
muhammad punal
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The mocha flavor was rich and decadent, and the bourbon added a nice little kick. The cake was also very moist and fluffy.
Nze Alpeace
[email protected]This cake was amazing! The mocha and bourbon flavors were a perfect combination, and the cake was so moist and decadent. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.
Iman Labiad
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of bourbon, but I'm so glad I did! The bourbon flavor was actually really subtle, and it complemented the mocha flavor perfectly. The cake was also incredibly moist and rich.
Martialartlover Bhimsodari
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavors were rich and decadent, and the cake was moist and dense. I will definitely be making this again!
Batman uwu
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of mud cakes, but this one was delicious! The mocha and bourbon flavors were really unique and flavorful, and the cake itself was moist and fluffy.
Jared Simpson
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! No one had ever tried anything quite like it before. The mocha and bourbon flavors were a perfect combination, and the cake was moist and rich without being too heavy.