Kahlua Chocolate Cake with Strawberries & Cream

Created in honor of National Kahlua Day and National Strawberry Day, this Kahlua Chocolate Cake with Strawberries & Cream blends rich coffee-chocolate flavor with fresh, creamy sweetness. The result is a decadent yet airy dessert that feels indulgent and perfectly balanced.

July 24, 2025

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the grill to 350°F, prepare to use the indirect grilling method.

Step 2

In a bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the eggs, Kahlua, whipping cream, coconut oil, and vanilla. Stir until just mixed. Then use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat on medium speed for two minutes.

Step 3

Grease, then dust a bundt pan with cocoa powder to make removing the cake easy. Stir the optional chocolate into the batter, then pour it into the waiting pan.

Step 4

Bake over indirect heat for 45 minutes, rotating the pan about half way through the bake so that both sides get even heat. If a cake tester or toothpick comes out clean or with a couple of crumbs, the cake is ready.

Step 5

Allow the cake to cool completely before turning it out onto a plate and icing.

Step 6

To make the icing, mix the cheese, salt, vanilla, and powdered sugar together, then set aside. Use a stand or hand mixer to whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheese mixture.

Step 7

Generously top the cake with the whipped cream icing, then nestle fresh, hulled strawberries in the icing. Serve as soon as possible.