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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Rinko Sodle
[email protected]Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either.
Ni Emzy
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
Taysean Gasper
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but the flavor was still good.
Atukunda Shinah
[email protected]I found the ganache frosting to be a bit too sweet, but the cake itself was delicious.
Aminul Khan
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
Lia Apelu
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any chocolate lover.
Md Saifullah All kafi
[email protected]I loved this cake! It was so moist and flavorful.
lawan abdullahi
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the texture was amazing.
M same G
[email protected]I would definitely make this cake again. It's a keeper!
Talita Van Der pos
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Aziz Agha
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of ganache frosting, but I really liked it on this cake. It was rich and creamy, but not too heavy.
Qasim Shahzad
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and didn't take too long. I appreciated that I didn't have to spend hours in the kitchen to enjoy this delicious dessert.
Ssebaale Andrew
[email protected]The bourbon added a nice depth of flavor to the cake. It wasn't overpowering, but it definitely added a little something extra.
kelly apple Wright
[email protected]I love the combination of coffee and chocolate. This cake was a great way to enjoy both flavors together.
Sheraz khan Khan
[email protected]This mocha bourbon mud cake was an absolute delight! The flavors of coffee, chocolate, and bourbon blended perfectly, creating a rich and decadent dessert. The cake was moist and dense, with a tender crumb that melted in my mouth. The ganache frostin