Ingredients
1 (15.25 oz) box white cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as directed)
1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
1/2 cup Kahlúa or coffee liqueur
1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla or white chocolate pudding mix
1 3/4 cups milk
1 cup whipped topping or whipped cream
1 tbsp vodka (optional)
Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare and bake the white cake according to package directions in a 9×13-inch pan.
2. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then poke holes all over the cake using the end of a wooden spoon or straw.
3. Mix coffee and Kahlúa, then pour evenly over the cake to soak into the holes.
4. In a bowl, whisk together pudding mix, milk, and vodka (if using) until thickened but pourable.
5. Spread pudding evenly over the soaked cake. Chill for 30 minutes.
6. Top with whipped topping and garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder.
7. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Use chocolate cake mix for a mocha twist.
Leave out vodka for a family-friendly version.
Make ahead—flavors get even better overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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