Description
Indulgent Baileys cake brings Irish cream magic into a luscious dessert that whispers sweet sophistication. Chocolate layers soaked with rich liqueur promise an irresistible celebration of creamy decadence you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 175 grams (6.2 ounces) dark chocolate
- 175 grams (6.2 ounces) unsalted butter
- 300 grams (10.6 ounces) light brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 135 grams (4.8 ounces) plain flour
- 25 grams (0.9 ounces) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
Liquid Ingredients:
- 100 milliliters (3.4 fluid ounces) boiling water
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee
- 75 milliliters (2.5 fluid ounces) Baileys
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Frosting Ingredients:
- 125 grams (4.4 ounces) butter
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) icing sugar
- 25 grams (0.9 ounces) cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 50–75 milliliters (1.7–2.5 fluid ounces) Baileys
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and butter together in a double boiler, creating a smooth, glossy mixture. Incorporate coffee to enhance the rich, deep flavor profile.
- Sift together all dry ingredients in a separate mixing bowl, ensuring no lumps remain for a uniform cake texture.
- In another bowl, vigorously whisk eggs with Baileys and a hint of lemon zest, creating a creamy, aromatic liquid base.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring carefully to maintain the delicate air bubbles and prevent overmixing.
- Pour batter into a prepared cake pan, spreading evenly. Bake at 180°C for approximately 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool completely on a wire rack, ensuring the structure sets and moisture distributes evenly.
- Prepare frosting by whipping butter until light and fluffy. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and Baileys, blending until smooth and creamy.
- Once cake is thoroughly cooled, generously frost the entire surface using a spatula or piping bag for a professional finish.
- Optional: Garnish with chocolate shavings, cocoa dusting, or additional Baileys-infused decorations to elevate the presentation.
Notes
- Choose high-quality dark chocolate for a richer flavor depth in the cake.
- Ensure coffee mixture is at room temperature when adding to melted chocolate to prevent seizing.
- Sift dry ingredients thoroughly to eliminate potential lumps and create a smoother cake texture.
- Use room temperature eggs and Baileys for better incorporation and even mixing.
- Fold wet and dry ingredients gently to maintain cake’s light and airy structure.
- Test cake doneness with a toothpick – it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool cake completely before frosting to prevent buttercream from melting.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend.
- Add extra Baileys to frosting for more intense Irish cream flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 56 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 574
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 106mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg