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Decadent Irish Coffee Poke Cake

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A rich and moist poke cake infused with the bold flavors of Irish coffee, whiskey, and topped with a light whipped cream frosting. Perfect for celebrations or a cozy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup buttermilk (or ¾ cup milk + 1 teaspoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • ⅓ cup Irish whiskey
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: shaved dark chocolate or cocoa powder for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan with butter or non-stick spray and lightly flour it.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. While cake bakes, combine cooled brewed coffee, Irish whiskey, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  9. Once cake is warm, poke holes about 1 inch apart all over the surface using a toothpick or skewer.
  10. Slowly pour the coffee-whiskey soak evenly over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes. Let cake cool completely on a wire rack.
  11. In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  12. Spread whipped cream frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Garnish with shaved dark chocolate or cocoa powder if desired.
  13. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

[‘Do not skip the poke step to allow the soak to penetrate deeply.’, ‘Use freshly brewed strong coffee for best flavor.’, ‘Let the cake cool slightly before poking to prevent crumbling.’, ‘Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better texture.’, ‘Mix batter just until combined to avoid a tough cake.’, ‘Have the soak ready before cake finishes baking to pour immediately.’]

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Keywords: Irish coffee cake, poke cake, whiskey cake, coffee dessert, St. Patrick's Day dessert, boozy cake, whipped cream frosting

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