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Bailey Irish Cream Cake

A decadent chocolate layer cake infused with Baileys Irish Cream throughout the batter and silky frosting.

  • Total Time: 52 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or cake flour)
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (or Dutch-process cocoa)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (fine sea salt)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or half almond extract)
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream (batter)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream (frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the oven rack in the middle.
  2. Prepare two 9-inch round pans by greasing and dusting with flour or lining with parchment.
  3. Combine the flour, sugar, and cocoa in a large bowl and whisk evenly.
  4. Add the baking soda, baking powder, and salt, whisk until incorporated.
  5. Whisk the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mix until mostly smooth.
  7. Slowly stream in the hot water while stirring gently.
  8. Fold in 1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream with gentle turns.
  9. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.
  10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, testing doneness at 30 min.
  11. Remove the cakes from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.
  12. Beat the butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar while mixing.
  13. Pour in 1/4 cup Baileys into the frosting and mix until smooth.
  14. Layer the first cake on a serving plate, spread frosting, then place the second layer on top and frost the sides and top.
  15. Chill if necessary, and serve at room temperature.

Notes

For better results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 32 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 36g
  • Sodium: 260mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Baileys Irish Cream, chocolate cake, dessert cake, easy cake recipe