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iginal Irish Cream Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

iginal Irish Cream Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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This Rich Chocolate Loaf Cake combines intense dark chocolate flavor with the creamy, boozy essence of Baileys Original Irish Cream in both the cake and the luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for special occasions or an indulgent treat, this moist and tender loaf is topped with a smooth Baileys-infused frosting and dusted with dark cocoa powder for an elegant finish.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup softened butter
  • 1½ cups raw sugar (granulated sugar)
  • 125ml (½ cup) Baileys Original Irish Cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1½ tsp bi-carb soda
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ cup sour cream OR unsweetened thick yoghurt
  • 100g dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • ½ cup Dutch processed cocoa powder (dark rich cocoa)
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee powder
  • 1 cup boiling hot water

Frosting Ingredients – Loaf Cake

  • 500g cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp vanilla paste or extract
  • ⅓ cup icing sugar
  • 65ml (¼ cup) Baileys Original Irish Cream
  • Pinch sea salt
  • Dark Dutch processed cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) fan forced to ensure even baking for the loaf cake.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, softened butter, raw sugar, and Baileys Original Irish Cream until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  3. Add Eggs: Crack in the eggs and whisk thoroughly until the batter becomes smooth and emulsified.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In the same bowl, fold in plain flour, baking powder, bi-carb soda, sea salt, and either sour cream or unsweetened thick yoghurt, blending gently to avoid over-mixing.
  5. Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the finely chopped dark chocolate, Dutch processed cocoa powder, instant coffee powder, and boiling hot water. Stir until the chocolate has fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
  6. Combine Batters: Fold the warm chocolate mixture carefully into the cake batter until it is completely integrated and the batter is uniform.
  7. Prepare Loaf Tin: Line a 31cm (12-inch) by 13cm (5-inch) by 8cm (3-inch) deep loaf tin with baking paper, then pour the cake batter evenly into the tin.
  8. Bake: Place the loaf tin in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  9. Cool Down: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Cool completely before frosting, or speed up the process by placing the cake in the fridge or freezer until cool to the touch.
  10. Prepare Frosting: Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or hand beaters, beat the cream cheese on high until super smooth. Add vanilla paste, icing sugar, and a pinch of sea salt, then beat again until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the Baileys Original Irish Cream while continuing to beat until fully incorporated and fluffy.
  11. Frost the Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the Baileys cream cheese frosting over the top of the loaf with a spoon, creating large swooshes for texture and visual appeal.
  12. Finish and Serve: Dust the frosted cake with dark Dutch processed cocoa powder. Store the cake in the refrigerator and serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor.

Notes

  • Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting or sliding off.
  • You can substitute sour cream with unsweetened thick yoghurt based on preference.
  • For an extra coffee kick, increase the instant coffee powder slightly, but be mindful it can alter the bitterness.
  • This cake contains alcohol from Baileys Original Irish Cream and contains approximately 2.51 standard drinks in total.
  • Store the frosted cake in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
  • To make a layer cake version, use the alternate frosting quantities and bake batter in two 20cm round tins for 20 minutes each.

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Keywords: chocolate loaf cake, Baileys chocolate cake, cream cheese frosting, Irish cream dessert, rich chocolate cake, chocolate coffee cake

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