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Kahlua Soaking Syrup
Recipe

This simple syrup lends flavor and Hawaiian flair to the Amazing Erupting Volcano Cake, but it’s a great embellishment for ordinary cakes as well. Brush it on any chocolate or yellow cake recipe after baking for added moistness and a boost of sophisticated coffee flavor.

 

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup Kahlua
 
Directions
  1. In a small saucepan heat the water and sugar until sugar has dissolved.
  1. Cool and stir in the Kahlua.

 

 

Preparation Time: 
About 5 minutes plus cooling time

A Barbara Adams Beyond Wonderful recipe by Chef Catherine Christiansen.

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