Bailey's Chocolate Cake

Bailey's Chocolate Cake is a decadent chocolate dream for dessert lovers. Moist and tender chocolate cake that's complemented by a luscious Bailey’s-spiked ganache, makes for the most irresistible homemade cake.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Bailey's, Bailey's chocolate cake, chocolate cake

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 45

Servings

Calories 476kcal

Author Wendie Williams

Equipment

1 9x13 baking pan

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
¾ cup milk
1 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup Irish Cream
¾ cup boiling water see notes
2 teaspoons espresso powder optional

For The Ganache

1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup Baileys Irish Cream
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and spray a 9x13 cake pan with non stick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt and whisk until combined.
In a large bowl add the sugar, eggs, milk, vegetable oil and vanila and using a hand mixer beat until combined.
Note* If you're adding the espresso powder, whisk it into the boiling water before adding it to the batter.
Add the dry ingredients into the wet and mix, add in the Irish cream and boiling water and mix until combined.
Pour batter into prepared baking pan and bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

For The Ganache

Heat the heavy cream and Bailey’s in the microwave or stove top until simmering.
Add the chocolate chips and whisk until melted and smooth.
Let cool for an hour or place into the refrigerator to speed it up. It needs to be the consistency of peanut butter.
Spread the ganache over the top of the cake, cut and serve!

Notes

Adding hot water increases the overall moisture content of the batter, contributing to a tender and moist cake.

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