Easy Chocolate Cake Shot Recipe that tastes amazing made with Frangelico hazelnut liqueur and vodka.
Chocolate Cake Shot Recipe
This quick, delicious shooter captures the flavor of chocolate cake without any actual chocolate. Made from Frangelico hazelnut liqueur and vodka, it delivers a sweet, dessert-like taste that surprises every time. The trick is a sugar-coated lemon wedge that you bite after taking the shot — together the flavors mimic a rich, fluffy cake.
This shooter is also called a Birthday Cake Shot or German Chocolate Cake Shot and is perfect for celebrations, parties, or any time you want a dessert-style sip. The Frangelico provides a nutty, chocolatey profile that pairs surprisingly well with vodka.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur)
- 1 ounce Vodka (plain, citrus/citron, or vanilla are all good options)
- Lemon wedge, coated in granulated sugar
Equipment
- Shot glass (2 ounce)
- Small dish for the sugar
- Cocktail shaker (optional, if you prefer the drink very cold)
If you want the shot chilled, add the Frangelico and vodka to a shaker with ice, shake well, and strain into the shot glass.
How to make a Chocolate Cake Shot
Step 1 – Cut a lemon into wedges and roll a wedge in granulated sugar until well coated.
Step 2 – Pour equal parts Frangelico and vodka into the shot glass (about 1 ounce of each).
Step 3 – Drink the shot and immediately bite or suck on the sugared lemon wedge to finish. The contrast of sweet, citrus, and hazelnut creates the cake-like impression.
Recipe Tips
- To make shots for a group, multiply the ingredients and pour into multiple glasses.
- For a festive presentation, rim the shot glass with sugar before pouring.
- Total prep and pour time is typically under five minutes.
- An alternate birthday-cake-style version uses cake vodka, frosting, and sprinkles for an over-the-top garnish.
Other Delicious Cocktail Shot Ideas
Try other dessert-style or fruit-forward shooters for variety: Cherry Bomb Shot, Chocolate Covered Cherry Shot, Buttery Nipple, Ninja Turtle Shot, or Baby Guinness Shot.
Chocolate Cake Shot Recipe
3 minutes
3 minutes
1
153kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Ounce Frangelico
- 1 Ounce Vodka (plain, citrus, or vanilla)
- Lemon wedge, coated in sugar
Instructions
- Cut lemon into wedges and dip wedge in granulated sugar.
- Pour Frangelico and vodka into a shot glass.
- Drink the shot and then bite into the sugared lemon wedge.
Kitchen Tools
- Shot Glasses
- Cocktail Shaker (optional)