Best Ever Baileys Chocolate Cake
Who doesn't love a good chocolate cake? Now you can make this delicious Baileys Chocolate Cake that is sure to please everyone!
Ingredients
The cake:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa Powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk at room temp
- 1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water or piping hot coffee
The frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened until room temperature
- 3 1/2 cups powdered Sugar - Sifted to Remove Any Unwanted Parts
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- A pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
- Garnish with shaved chocolat
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Grease a 9-inch x 13-inch rectangular pan with butter. Line the bottom with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Mix together the sugar, flour and baking soda in a large bowl.
- Mix the milk, Baileys and vegetable oil together in a large measuring cup. Use a fork to mix them.
- Mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until you see no streaks of flour.
- Mix the hot water or coffee with a small amount at a time. Whisk until well blended.
- Bake the batter in a prepared pan for 30 minutes at 350° Fahrenheit or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
The frosting:
- Use a hand mixer to beat the butter or use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat until light and fluffy. Mix in the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and stir until well blended.
- Mix in the Baileys salt and whip it on medium-high speed till combined.
- Mix the whipping cream in a bowl. Use 1 tablespoon to get the frosting smooth.
- After the cake has cooled completely, spread the frosting on top and smoothen the edges.
- Spread some dark chocolate on top of the frosting. Slice and enjoy.
