Description
Indulgent Baileys chocolate poke cake delivers a luxurious dessert experience that blends rich chocolate with smooth Irish cream liqueur. Creamy filling seeps through moist cake layers, creating a delightful treat you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 260 g (9.2 oz) all-purpose flour
- 414 g (14.6 oz) sugar
- 85 g (3 oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 180 ml (6 fl oz) milk
- 240 ml (8 fl oz) vegetable oil
- 240 ml (8 fl oz) Baileys Irish Cream (plus additional for drizzling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 180 ml (6 fl oz) boiling water
- 240 ml (8 fl oz) sweetened condensed milk
Chocolate and Topping Ingredients:
- 127 g (4.5 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 480 ml (16 fl oz) heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 86 g (3 oz) powdered sugar
- 29 g (1 oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 30 ml (1 fl oz) Baileys Irish Cream (optional)
- 12 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Mini chocolate chips
- Chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (177°C) and coating a 9×13 inch baking vessel with protective grease.
- Create a dry foundation by thoroughly blending cocoa-based flour mixture with essential granular components, ensuring uniform consistency.
- Construct a liquid matrix by vigorously integrating protein-rich eggs, dairy essence, lipid elements, spirited Baileys, and aromatic vanilla.
- Merge liquid and powdery elements, whisking until smooth, then carefully introduce boiling water to enhance moisture and texture.
- Transfer the silky batter into the prepared pan, distributing evenly, and commit to baking for approximately 35 minutes until structural integrity is achieved.
- While cake remains warm, perforate surface with multiple punctures, then cascade a luxurious blend of sweetened milk and additional Baileys, allowing liquid to permeate deeply.
- Generously disperse chocolate fragments across the warm landscape, permitting gentle melting and creating a decadent layer.
- Refrigerate the infused creation for roughly one hour to solidify and intensify flavor profiles.
- Craft an ethereal topping by whipping cream with powdered sweetener, cocoa undertones, optional Baileys, and vanilla until peaks maintain dramatic elevation.
- Complete the masterpiece by adorning with miniature chocolate accent pieces and drizzling rich chocolate essence before presenting.
Notes
- Swap out Baileys for non-alcoholic Irish cream syrup to create a kid-friendly version that maintains the delicious flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly cake without compromising texture or taste.
- Reduce sugar content by substituting part of the sugar with stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a lower-calorie dessert option.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to achieve a smoother, more consistent cake batter with better rise and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Cocktails
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 276 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg