Irish Coffee Cream Cake: The Ultimate St. Patrick’s Day Dessert

Name: Irish Coffee Cream Cake Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Irish-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 box chocolate cake mix; 1 (3.4 oz.) package instant vanilla pudding mix; 4 eggs; 1 cup Greek yogurt; ¾ cup vegetable oil; ½ cup brewed Irish Cream Cookie Coffee; 2 tbsp Irish Cream Liquor (optional); 1 cup mini chocolate chips; ½ cup brewed Irish Cream Cookie Coffee (OR 1/3 cup Irish Cream Cookie Coffee + 2 tbsp Irish Cream Liquor); 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk; 2 sticks butter, softened; 1/4 cup Irish Cream Cookie Coffee, cooled; 2 - 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Sally Valenti on 03/02/2025

Irish Coffee Cream Cake: The Ultimate St. Patrick’s Day Dessert

There’s something magical about combining the rich flavors of chocolate, coffee, and Irish cream into one decadent dessert. This Irish Coffee Cream Cake is the perfect indulgence for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you want to treat yourself!

A rich and moist Irish Coffee Cream Cake topped with fluffy frosting and festive green and gold sprinkles. The cake sits on a wooden board with a fork beside it, with a bag of Irish Cream Cookie Coffee in the background, highlighting the coffee-infused flavors of this decadent dessert.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Coffee-Infused Goodness: The brewed Irish Cream Cookie Coffee enhances the deep chocolate flavor.
Soft and Moist Texture: The poke cake method ensures every bite is rich, creamy, and indulgent.
Customizable for Any Occasion: Add Irish Cream Liquor for an adult twist or keep it kid-friendly with just the coffee.

Pro Tips for the Best Cake:

Use a high-quality coffee for the best flavor infusion.
Let the cake cool completely before pouring the liquid mixture to avoid sogginess.
Chill the frosted cake for an extra refreshing and creamy bite.

Serve this cake with a cup of Irish coffee or a drizzle of chocolate syrup for an extra-special treat. However you enjoy it, one thing’s for sure—this cake is a crowd-pleaser!

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Irish Coffee Cream Cake Recipe

Sally Valenti

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Cuisine

Irish-Inspired

Author:

Sally Valenti

Servings

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Irish Coffee Cream Cake is made with Irish Cream Cookie Coffee and topped with a fluffy frosting that brings luck to all! Make this dessert a bit more grown-up by adding a touch of Irish Cream Liquor for an extra decadent treat.

Ingredients

For the cake:

1 box chocolate cake mix
1 (3.4 oz.) package instant vanilla pudding mix
4 eggs
1 cup Greek yogurt
¾ cup vegetable oil
½ cup brewed Irish Cream Cookie Coffee
2 tbsp Irish Cream Liquor (optional)
1 cup mini chocolate chips

For the liquid:

½ cup brewed Irish Cream Cookie Coffee (OR 1/3 cup Irish Cream Cookie Coffee + 2 tbsp Irish Cream Liquor)
14 oz. sweetened condensed milk

For the frosting:

2 sticks butter, softened
1/4 cup Irish Cream Cookie Coffee, cooled
2 - 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

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Directions

For the Cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a 9×13-inch baking pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine all cake ingredients until fully mixed. Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
For the Liquid:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the Irish Cream Cookie Coffee (and Irish Cream Liquor, if using) with the sweetened condensed milk.
Using a fork or spoon handle, poke holes all over the COOLED cake.
Pour the liquid mixture over the cake and let it rest to absorb.
For the Frosting:
Beat all frosting ingredients in a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
Frost the cake and top with sprinkles if desired.

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