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Big Lebowski Cocktail Cake
Sarah namedy

The Big Lebowski Cocktail Cake

A boozy, decadent cake inspired by The Big Lebowski — rich with coffee liqueur, bourbon, and creamy frosting that channels the Dude’s iconic White Russian. A dessert fit for any laid-back movie night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)
  • 2 tbsp whiskey bourbon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • cake pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, coffee liqueur, whiskey, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. For frosting, beat together coffee liqueur, bourbon, and heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar until the frosting is thick and spreadable.
  8. Frost the cooled cake as desired and serve with a smile worthy of the Dude.

Notes

Serve this cake chilled or at room temperature. For an extra kick, brush the warm cake with a bit of bourbon-coffee syrup. You can substitute non-alcoholic coffee syrup for a family-friendly version. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.