This Baileys Loaf Cake has a deliciously soft and moist Bailey’s chocolate cake, Baileys frosting and is decorated with a Bailey’s Nut Mix. It is a Baileys lover’s dream!
There’s something about Christmas that has me reaching straight for the Baileys. I mean is there anything better after a long day of Christmas shopping or rooting around in the attic for your Christmas decorations?
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Cake
When creating this recipe, I tried out a few different cake flavours and nothing beats chocolate and Bailey’s cake, honestly it is incredible.
Whenever I make a chocolate cake, I always use light brown sugar rather than caster sugar. There is absolutely nothing wrong with using caster sugar when you are making a chocolate cake. I just find that the light brown sugar gives the chocolate a lovely, delicious hint of caramel.
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One problem I have always found when making a chocolate cake is that sometimes the cocoa powder can make the cake quite dry. To combat this, I always add some whole milk.
To this cake batter, I also added some Baileys. Baileys mixed with the chocolate cake batter is a marriage made in heaven. It is utterly delicious.
Cake Tin
I used a loaf tin for this recipe. The slightly annoying thing about loaf tins is that they don’t come in one standard size. I use a 2lb loaf tin and this recipe fills it to around three-quarters full.
Depending on the size of your loaf tin, you may end up with too much cake batter. Pop the extra batter into cupcake cases and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Not only will you have a Baileys Loaf Cake you will also have some delicious cupcakes.
Bailey’s Buttercream
So, we have a chocolate Baileys loaf cake and maybe some extra cupcakes, what better buttercream than a chocolate Baileys buttercream?
Whenever I make buttercream I always add a tablespoon of milk to make it smooth and soft. To this buttercream, however, instead of adding milk I added Baileys.
It is so important to make the buttercream with unsalted butter. The type that normally comes in a 250g block wrapped in foil. Unsalted butter gives the buttercream its thick and stiff texture. If you use a baking spread, it won’t create the same thick texture and you will end up with a buttercream soup.
Baileys
In this Bailey’s Loaf Cake, I used the classic Baileys. It is thick, creamy, utterly delicious and perfect for baking with.
You can use any flavour of Baileys if you prefer, or you could use another brand of cream liqueur.
To decorate the loaf cake, I used Bailey’s chocolate nut mix. There are so many different Baileys products, especially at this time of year that would all be perfect for decorating the top of this loaf cake.
Serving Suggestions
While this cake is perfect by itself, it would also be delicious served with double cream, custard or ice cream. If you want to ramp the Baileys up a notch why not serve with their Baileys pouring cream?
Alternatives
If you don’t want to make a chocolate cake, remove the cocoa powder and replace it with self-raising flour.
You can use any flavour of Baileys you want, I used the classic one.
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Baileys Loaf Cake
Ingredients
To Make the Baileys Loaf Cake
- 200 g Light Brown Sugar
- 200 g Baking Spread or Unsalted Butter
- 150 g Self-Raising Flour
- 50 g Cocoa Powder
- 4 Large Eggs
- 50 ml Whole Milk
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 70 ml Baileys
To Make the Buttercream
- 150 g Unsalted Butter
- 375 g Icing Sugar
- 25 g Cocoa Powder
- 50 ml Baileys
- 2-3 tbsp Whole Milk (optional)
Decorations
- Baileys Chocolate Nut Mix
Instructions
To Make the Baileys Loaf Cake
- Preheat the oven to 180C (160C Fan) and line a loaf tin with baking parchment. Leave to one side.
- In a bowl cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and mix until completely combined.
- Pour the mixture into your loaf tin and bake in the oven for 50-55 minutes.
- Leave to cool for 15-20 minutes before transferring onto a wire rack to cool fully.
To Make the Baileys Buttercream
- Beat the butter for 5-10 minutes until soft and supple.
- Add in the icing sugar, cocoa powder and Baileys and mix until all the ingredients are fully combined. If the buttercream is still too thick add in 1tbsp of milk and mix again. Repeat unitl the buttercream is the desired consistency.
- Pipe the buttercream onto the top of your cooled loaf cake and decorate with the Baileys Chocolate Nut Mix.
Notes
- This Baileys Loaf Cake will last up to 4 days in an airtight container.
