Ingredients
Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Cake with Baileys Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 large eggs 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup Baileys Irish CreamFor Baileys Buttercream Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup Baileys Irish Cream 2 tsp vanilla extract 2-3 tbsp heavy cream (optional)Instructions
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
Stir in boiling water and Baileys Irish Cream. Batter will be thin. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.For Baileys Buttercream Frosting:
In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating on low speed until combined. Add Baileys Irish Cream and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed until fluffy.
If needed, add heavy cream to reach desired consistency. Frost the cooled cakes with Baileys buttercream frosting.