Description
Baileys Chocolate Coffee Cake brings rich, boozy comfort straight from an Irish kitchen to your dining table. Smooth chocolate layers paired with coffee-infused Baileys create a delightful dessert perfect for weekend gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Leavening Agents:
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9-inch bundt pan with butter and dust with flour, ensuring complete coverage for easy cake release.
- Sift 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt into a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and ¾ cup brown sugar. Whisk in 2 large eggs and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly frothy.
- Add 1 cup sour cream, ½ cup vegetable oil, ½ cup milk, and ½ cup cooled strong brewed coffee to the sugar mixture. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix just until no flour streaks remain, taking care not to overmix the batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared bundt pan. Tap the pan gently on the counter to eliminate any trapped air bubbles.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes at 350°F (175°C). Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean with no raw batter.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully invert onto a wire cooling rack.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder until smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the glaze in artistic zigzag patterns across the top, allowing it to naturally cascade down the cake’s sides.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to help the cake mix evenly and create a smoother texture.
- Sift the cocoa powder and flour together to prevent lumps and ensure a consistent cake crumb.
- When adding Baileys, choose a high-quality Irish cream for the most robust flavor and richest taste profile.
- Test the cake’s doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center – it should come out with just a few moist crumbs for the perfect, tender result.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg