Irish Cream Cake

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IRISH CREAM CAKE




yield 8 TO 10 SERVINGS
prep time 25 MINUTES
cook time 40 MINUTES
total time 1 HOUR 5 MINUTES



INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CAKE:

1 & 1/2 cups (180g) cake flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened

1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

2 large eggs

3 tablespoons (45ml) Irish cream liqueur

1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

1/2 cup (118ml) milk


FOR THE FROSTING:

3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened

2 & 1/2 cups (275g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted (Use up to 3 cups if you like your frosting sweeter.)

3 tablespoons (45ml) Irish cream liqueur

1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

chocolate sprinkles, chocolate curls, etc. for garnish


INSTRUCTIONS

TO MAKE THE CAKE:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch round (or 8-inch square) cake pan with parchment paper. Grease the paper and any exposed parts of the inside of the pan.


Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.


Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the Irish cream and vanilla.


Reduce mixer speed to low. Add the flour mixture in three portions, alternating with two portions of milk. Mix just until combined.

Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan gently a few times on the counter to get rid of any large air pockets.


Bake the cake 35 to 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a pick inserted into the center comes out clean.


Place the pan on a wire rack and allow the cake to cool.


TO MAKE THE FROSTING:


Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter until fluffy.


Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, and mix well.


Add the Irish cream, vanilla, and salt. Mix at medium-high speed until the frosting is smooth and fluffy. If needed, add a little bit of milk to the frosting to get it to a smooth, spreadable consistency.


Spread the frosting on the cooled cake. Add any garnishes you like.

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