Ingredients

The following ingredients have 18 Servings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso granules
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Icing:
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400º F, then use non-stick spray and cocoa powder to grease and flour a standard sheet pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda and salt until combined.
  • Pour hot (almost boiling) water and melted butter over mixture and mix until everything is just incorporated.
  • Beat in Baileys, then eggs (one at a time), then stir in vanilla extract.
  • Pour mixture into floured, rimmed baking sheet and place in oven.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out mostly clean.
  • While cake bakes, start icing by whisking together butter, cocoa powder and Baileys in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and powdered sugar.
  • Remove cake from oven and pour icing over the top while still warm.
  • Let cool at least 15 minutes, then slice and serve.