Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Cake with Baileys Buttercream Frosting
This decadent chocolate cake infused with Baileys Irish Cream is perfect for any celebration. Topped with a rich Baileys buttercream frosting, it offers a delightful combination of flavors that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream (for frosting)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
- Stir in boiling water and Baileys Irish Cream. Batter will be thin.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- For Baileys Buttercream Frosting: In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low speed until combined.
- Add Baileys Irish Cream and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed until fluffy.
- If needed, add heavy cream to reach desired consistency.
- Frost the cooled cakes with Baileys buttercream frosting.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg