Decadent Irish Cream Cake Recipe

This Irish Cream Cake recipe combines the rich flavors of chocolate and Irish cream liqueur for a delightful dessert. Perfect for celebrations or as a special treat, this cake is moist, flavorful, and easy to make.

The cake recipe features a simple batter that is enhanced with Irish cream, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Easy Irish Cream Cake Recipe

This Irish Cream Cake is a moist chocolate cake infused with Irish cream liqueur, layered with a creamy frosting that complements its rich flavor. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup Irish cream liqueur
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur (for frosting)
Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, Irish cream, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
Add Boiling Water: Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and Irish cream, beating until smooth and fluffy.
Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
Garnish: Optionally, garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder before serving.