Rich Chocolate Irish Cream Cake

Rich Chocolate Irish Cream Cake is a decadent dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and Irish cream. This cake is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests.

To make this delicious cake, you will need the following ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup Irish cream liqueur
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

For the frosting, you will need:

- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the Irish cream liqueur and chocolate chips.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
To make the frosting, beat the softened butter in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Gradually add the sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until well combined. Stir in the Irish cream liqueur until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
To assemble the cake, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake. Garnish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles, if desired.
This Rich Chocolate Irish Cream Cake is a perfect dessert for any occasion. The cake is moist and rich, with a deep chocolate flavor that is perfectly complemented by the Irish cream liqueur. The frosting is creamy and decadent, with a subtle hint of Irish cream. This cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Type: Dessert Cake
Ingredients: Flour, Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Salt, Buttermilk, Vegetable Oil, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, Irish Cream Liqueur, Semisweet Chocolate Chips, Butter, Powdered Sugar.