Baileys Irish Cream Sheet Cake
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Baileys Irish Cream Sheet Cake
Description
The Baileys Irish Cream Sheet Cake combines a classic chocolate base with the distinctive flavor of Baileys Irish Cream for a moist, tender texture. The dry ingredients including flour, sugar, salt, baking soda are whisked together first. Meanwhile, butter, cocoa powder, and water are heated to boil and then combined with the dry mix, followed by the gradual addition of Baileys and eggs until smooth. The batter is poured into a prepared pan and baked until a toothpick comes out clean, signaling doneness.
The icing is made by melting butter, cocoa powder, and Baileys together before whisking in powdered sugar to a smooth consistency. Once poured over the cooled cake and set, the icing forms a rich and creamy topping that complements the chocolate cake beneath. This layered flavor and texture makes the cake stand out.
Cut into squares to serve as dessert or for special occasions offering a vibrant twist on chocolate cake with the distinctive taste of Irish Cream.
Ingredients
- 2 C flour
- 2 C sugar
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 C butter softened, unsalted
- ½ C cocoa powder
- 1 C water
- ½ C Baileys Irish cream
- 2 egg large
Icing Ingredients
- 1 C butter unsalted
- 1/2 C cocoa powder
- ¾ C Baileys Irish cream
- 4 C powdered sugar
Instructions
Cake Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray the baking pan with pam baking spray
- Using a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt and baking soda until combined
- Using a medium saucepan, bring the butter, cocoa, and water to a boil
- Gradually pour over dry ingredients and whisk until combined
- Whisk in the Baileys and eggs until combined
- Pour batter into baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
Icing Directions
- Using a medium saucepan, melt the butter, Baileys and cocoa powder until mixture comes to a boil while gradually whisking until combined
- Once boiling, remove from heat and gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until combined and smooth
- Pour the icing over the cake and allow the icing to cool and set
- Cut and Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 738 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 738kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 99g | 33% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 78g | 156% |
| Vitamin A | 985IU | 20% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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