Description
Rich chocolate cake with a hint of Baileys flavor, topped with a fluffy Irish cream frosting and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups (210 grams) cake flour
- 3/4 cup (63 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (198 grams) vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups (346 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (270 grams) Baileys Irish cream, room temperature
Frosting:
- 2 sticks (226 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups (454 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (67 grams) Baileys Irish cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- chocolate shavings (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate, large mixing bowl, beat together the oil, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and slowly mix until just combined.
- Gradually stream the Baileys into the mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool at least 30 minutes before frosting.
For the Baileys Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter for 2-3 minutes until it has lightened slightly in color.
- Add the powdered sugar and beat another 2 minutes until fluffy.
- Add the Baileys and vanilla extract. Beat another minute until the frosting looks thick and silky.
- Pipe the frosting onto each cupcake. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Make sure all ingredients are room temperature before using to ensure they combine smoothly!
Keywords: cupcakes chocolate baileys