Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this indulgent spiked mudslide cake, blending rich Irish cream liqueur and velvety chocolate flavors. Silky layers promise a delectable dessert experience that will delight your senses and elevate any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 milliliters) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) salt
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) hot coffee
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and dusting with flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Introduce wet ingredients: buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Blend using an electric mixer on medium speed until thoroughly incorporated. Gently fold in hot coffee, ensuring the batter achieves a smooth consistency.
- Evenly distribute the batter between prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the cake’s center – it should emerge clean. Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire cooling racks.
- Prepare the frosting by whipping softened butter until creamy. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until achieving a smooth texture. Introduce Baileys, Kahlua, and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting becomes light and airy.
- Create the ganache by heating heavy cream in a saucepan until it reaches a gentle simmer. Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate, allowing it to sit for 5 minutes. Stir until achieving a silky smooth consistency, then incorporate butter for a glossy finish.
- Assemble the cake by positioning the first cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting across the top. Carefully place the second cake layer and frost the entire cake surface. Drizzle prepared ganache over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
Notes
- Swap regular coffee with espresso for a more intense, robust flavor that amplifies the cake’s deep chocolate notes.
- Enhance the cake’s moisture by brushing each layer with additional Baileys or Kahlua before frosting for extra boozy richness.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother batter mixing and more even cake texture, preventing potential lumps or uneven baking.
- For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the cake’s decadent texture and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Cocktails
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg