Baileys Cheesecake Cake

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• ½ cup Baileys Irish Cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• ½ cup Baileys Irish Cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans thoroughly.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well combined.
4. Stir in the boiling water gradually. The batter will be thin.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Once baked, cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
7. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until fully combined.
8. Add the Baileys Irish Cream and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until smooth.
9. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the Baileys cream cheese mixture.
10. Place one layer of chocolate cake on a serving plate. Spread half of the Baileys cheesecake filling over the top.
11. Carefully place the second layer of chocolate cake on top. Spread the remaining cheesecake filling on top.
12. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
13. Add the Baileys Irish Cream and vanilla extract, and beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
14. Spread the creamy Baileys frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
15. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.