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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!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 577
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Mix together the sugar, flour and baking soda in a large bowl.
  3. Mix the milk, Baileys and vegetable oil together in a large measuring cup. Use a fork to mix them.
  4. Mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until you see no streaks of flour.
  5. Mix the hot water or coffee with a small amount at a time. Whisk until well blended.
  6. 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:
  1. 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.
  2. Mix in the Baileys salt and whip it on medium-high speed till combined.
  3. Mix the whipping cream in a bowl. Use 1 tablespoon to get the frosting smooth.
  4. After the cake has cooled completely, spread the frosting on top and smoothen the edges.
  5. Spread some dark chocolate on top of the frosting. Slice and enjoy.