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Baileys Espresso Cream Cake

Moist chocolate espresso layer cake infused with Baileys Irish Cream and frosted with silky Baileys buttercream.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tbsp espresso powder
  • 1 cup brewed coffee
  • 0.5 cup Baileys Irish Cream
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cake pans
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare pans.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together.
  3. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs.
  4. Alternate adding wet and dry ingredients.
  5. Bake 30–35 minutes and cool.
  6. Prepare frosting and assemble cake.

Notes

Use quality cocoa and espresso for best flavor depth.