Description
Irish Cream Chocolate Fudge Cake is a rich, decadent dessert infused with Irish cream liqueur, featuring a moist chocolate base and topped with a silky chocolate ganache. Ideal for special occasions or when you want a sophisticated twist on classic chocolate cake.
Ingredients
- For the cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee or hot water
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the ganache:
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Irish cream liqueur
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for shine)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or one 9×13-inch pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and Irish cream.
- Mix in the sour cream until well combined.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and brewed coffee to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the ganache: Heat heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over chocolate.
- Let sit for 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Add Irish cream and butter, stirring until glossy.
- Let ganache cool slightly until thickened but still pourable. Spread or pour over cooled cake.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the ganache for best flavor and texture.
- Coffee enhances the chocolate flavor but can be replaced with hot water if preferred.
- Ganache will thicken as it cools—let it sit briefly for better spreadability.
- This cake is even better the next day as flavors deepen.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg