A lady who lives just down the street from me gave me this recipe almost ten years ago. As I started to update my blog, I saw her walk by! The universe (and everyone who has tasted it) clearly approves of this cake. I conjecture that it’s called Black Russian because it has Vodka in it and is chocolatey in color. And man, is it good.

I had it for the first time at a “progressive” neighborhood Christmas party where we moved from house to house eating desserts and drinking until we progressed to being full and drunk. But happy. I’m glad to say this is a cake for any season.

Here’s the recipe:

Butter and sugar a “Bundt” or fluted cake pan

Mix all these ingredients together for several minutes–it will be thick, so I use my Kitchenaid stand mixer.

1 box Yellow cake mix

1 package (6 ounces) chocolate instant pudding mix

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup oil

4 eggs

1/4 cup Khalua

1/4 cup Vodka

1/4 cup water

Pour in prepared pan and bake 50-60 minutes at 350 degrees. Let it cool about ten minutes then flip it out.

You can make a glaze from 1/4 cup Khalua and 1/2 cup powdered sugar or use another glaze of your choice.