Drunken Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake
This indulgent chocolate covered strawberry cake combines the rich flavors of chocolate cake and creamy frosting with a delightful twist of Baileys. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat anytime!
Prep Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
Course Cake
Cuisine American
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Mixing bowls
oven
9x13 inch baking dish
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 box Duncan Hines devil's food cake mix (10.5 oz)
- 1 package chocolate instant pudding mix (3.9 oz)
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
Jell-O Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups water (for Jell-O)
- 3 oz strawberry Jell-O
- 12 oz Baileys strawberry and cream liquor (substitute with soda for non-alcoholic)
Frosting Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 7 oz marshmallow creme
- 1 package chocolate fudge instant pudding mix (3.9 oz)
- 8 oz Cool Whip thawed
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F. In a sizable mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, canola oil, eggs, and water. Mix on low speed until blended, about half a minute.
For the Cake:
Increase the mixer speed to medium and continue mixing for an additional two minutes to achieve a smooth batter.
Pour the prepared batter into a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
While the cake bakes, prepare the Jell-O. Boil 1 1/2 cups of water, then dissolve in the strawberry Jell-O, stirring until completely mixed.
Mix in the Baileys strawberry and cream liquor. For a non-alcoholic version, replace it with strawberry or red cream soda.
Once the cake comes out of the oven, use a fork to poke numerous holes in the top.
Pour the Jell-O mixture over the warm cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
Refrigerate the cake for at least one hour to cool down.
For the Frosting:
After the cake has cooled, prepare the frosting by blending the softened cream cheese, marshmallow creme, and chocolate fudge pudding mix until smooth.
Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until well combined and creamy.
Spread the frosting evenly on the cooled cake, and if desired, garnish with fresh strawberries.