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Decadent Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Cake Recipe with Easy Whiskey Ganache

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A rich and moist chocolate cake infused with Baileys Irish Cream and topped with a smooth whiskey ganache, perfect for celebrations and indulgent moments.

Ingredients

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  • 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • 1½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) Baileys Irish Cream
  • ½ cup (120ml) boiling water
  • 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • ¾ cup (180ml) heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp Irish whiskey
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and Baileys Irish Cream until well blended.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently until just combined.
  5. Slowly pour in the boiling water and stir carefully; the batter will be thin.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let cakes cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream just until it simmers and pour over the chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir gently until smooth.
  9. Stir in the Irish whiskey, softened butter, and vanilla extract until glossy and combined. Let cool slightly to thicken.
  10. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of ganache over the top. Place the second layer on top and cover with remaining ganache, smoothing with a spatula.
  11. Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving for clean slices, or serve immediately for a softer ganache finish.

Notes

Measure flour correctly by fluffing and spooning into the cup to avoid dense cake. Do not overmix batter to keep cake tender. Adding boiling water thins batter and intensifies cocoa flavor. Use room temperature eggs for fluffier texture. Let ganache sit before stirring to avoid lumps. Adjust whiskey amount to taste. Chill cake before slicing for clean cuts. For vegan or gluten-free versions, see substitutions in recipe.

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Keywords: Baileys Irish Cream, chocolate cake, whiskey ganache, easy chocolate cake, Irish dessert, boozy cake, celebration cake

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