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March 17, 2013 38 Comments

BAILEYS Kiss Cocktail Cake

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BAILEYS Kiss Cocktail Cake is a chocolate cake with mini kisses then topped with BAILEYS Irish Cream glaze and chocolate ganache! cookingwithcurls.com

The other night I came across a recipe for Prime Rib, and it got me thinking. Thinking about the first time that I ever had prime rib. It was at a restaurant named The Refectory in Fresno, California. I believe I was on a date, and it was my first year in college. The prime rib was absolutely amazing, but apparently the date was not. A couple of years later the restaurant burned to the ground 🙁

BAILEYS Kiss Cocktail Cake is a chocolate cake with mini kisses then topped with BAILEYS Irish Cream glaze and chocolate ganache! cookingwithcurls.com

They did not rebuild the restaurant, they sold the land and someone built a hideous appliance warehouse store in it’s place. It was a gorgeous old building. My mind quickly turned to the more memorable adventures that we had at the old Refectory…..St. Patrick’s Day Pajama Party Brunch! Just imagine a fancy restaurant, filled to the rafters with college students in their pajamas. The best part, green mimosas pouring out of a HUGE champagne fountain!

That’s me in the middle wearing my fuzzy mint green footie pajamas!

The real fun was happening on the other side of the restaurant…

Don’t you just love Heidi’s bunny slippers and striped pajamas?

Ahhh…the good old days! We were all co-workers and loved getting together outside of work.

Okay, back to the present day. It’s time for cake!!! A BAILEYS Kiss Cocktail Cake! This is not just any cake…wait for it…a chocolate cocktail cake with BAILEYS and Hershey’s mini kisses, BAILEYS glaze and a chocolate ganache….oooh baby!

Baileys Kiss Cocktail Cake is always a hit at any party! cookingwithcurls.com

How to make BAILEYS Kiss Cocktail Cake:

For the Cake:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray Bundt pan with baking spray, set aside.

Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.

Add the liquid ingredients and beat until smooth with a mixer.

Stir in the mini Hershey’s kisses.

Pour into prepared pan and bake for 65 – 75 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.

Remove cake from oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes.

Flip cake out onto a cooling rack, and allow to cool completely.

For the Glaze:

Whisk together the powdered sugar and the Bailey’s Irish cream until smooth.

Place a plate under the cake on the cooling rack, and drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake. When you run out of glaze, move rack to a clean plate and pour glaze from the first plate over the cake.

Pour glaze over cake sitting on a wire rack and large plate cookingwithcurls.com

Set cake aside and allow glaze to set.

For the Ganache:

Place chocolate chips and coconut milk in a microwave safe bowl.

Heat for 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until chocolate is smooth and melted. Whisk in the butter.

Pour the ganache into a zipper bag and snip off one of the corners. Be ready, to will come pouring out!

Drizzle ganache over the top of the glazed cake…..

BAILEYS Kiss Cocktail Cake is always a hit at parties! cookingwithcurls.com

More cocktail cake recipes:

  • Bacardi Pina Colada Rum Cake –
  • Margarita Bundt Cake –
  • Chocolate Huckleberry Rum Cake – can substitute blueberry
  • Tortuga Rum Cake –
  • Chocolate Peppermint Cream Cheese Bundt Cake – say that three times fast!

Enjoy!!

BAILEYS Kiss Cocktail Cake is a chocolate cake with mini kisses then topped with BAILEYS Irish Cream glaze and chocolate ganache! cookingwithcurls.com

BAILEYS Kiss Cocktail Cake

BAILEYS Kiss Cocktail Cake is not just any cake…wait for it…a BAILEYS chocolate cocktail cake with Hershey’s mini kisses, BAILEYS glaze and a chocolate ganache….oooh baby!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Keyword: chocolate, cake, dessert, recipe, BAILEYS, Irish, cream, KISSES
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Glazing Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 531kcal
Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3.4 ounce package chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 Tablespoon espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cups canola oil
  • 1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
  • 1/2 cup mini Hershey's kisses

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1/3 cup semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 2 Tablespoons full fat coconut milk shake before using
  • 1 - 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter depends on how thick your coconut milk is

Instructions

To make the Cake:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray Bundt pan with baking spray, set aside.
  • Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add the liquid ingredients and beat until smooth with a mixer.
  • Stir in the mini Hershey's kisses.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake for 65 - 75 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake for 65 - 75 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove cake from oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
  • Flip cake out onto a cooling rack, and allow to cool completely.

To make the Glaze:

  • Whisk together the powdered sugar and the Bailey's Irish cream until smooth.
  • Place a plate under the cake on the cooling rack, and drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake. When you run out of glaze, move rack to a clean plate and pour glaze from the first plate over the cake.
  • Set cake aside and allow glaze to set.

To ake the Ganache:

  • Place chocolate chips and coconut milk in a microwave safe bowl.
  • Heat for 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until chocolate is smooth and melted. Whisk in the butter.
  • Pour the ganache into a zipper bag and snip off one of the corners. Be ready, to will come pouring out!
  • Drizzle ganache over the top of the glazed cake.

Notes

  • You will not need all of the ganache, I used the rest for a different recipe.
  • BAILEYS Irish Cream and Godiva Chocolate Liqueur are registered trademarks. I have no affiliation with either company, and I am not being paid to present this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2.7mg

UPDATE: This cake won the Spiked Recipe Challenge!!

Elena from dcinstyle made this amazing watercolor based on my cake and featured it on her site:)  Thank you so much Elena, you are an amazing artist!

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  1. Linda says

    March 18, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    This looks wonderful. I love my Bundt pan and anything that is baked in it. I can’t wait to try this.
    We’re having a party at Tumbleweed Contessa today – What’d You Do This Weekend? I’d love it if your would bring this over.

    Have a wonderful week,
    Linda

    Reply
  2. Julie says

    March 18, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    Oh wow, this cake looks amazing! I wish I had a slice right now!! Thanks so much for sharing and participating in the Spiked! Recipe challenge. 🙂

    Julie

    Reply
  3. Lynn H @ Turnips 2 Tangerines says

    March 18, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    I also used my Bundt pan for the Spiked Challenge:) Your recipe and cake look amazing~ Cheers to the Bundt Pan! Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines

    Reply
  4. Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says

    March 18, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    Hi – I’m just checking out the Spiked! recipes… this looks amazing!

    Reply
  5. Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen says

    March 19, 2013 at 5:30 am

    Wow, your cake looks and sounds divine!

    Reply
  6. Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says

    March 19, 2013 at 10:22 am

    I am loving this cake! Bailey’s in anything is amazing! Thanks for Sharing at Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s! You have been Pinned and I hope that you come back each week!

    Reply
  7. Jamie says

    March 19, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    All I can say is YUM! I will be pinning this for sure.

    Hugs & Smiles,
    Jamie

    Reply
  8. Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama says

    March 20, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    This cake looks amazing! I absolutely adore bundt cakes. 🙂

    Thank you so much for entering the Spiked! Irish Cream Recipe Challenge and good luck!

    Reply
  9. Winnie says

    March 21, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    Wonderful and delicious looking cake
    I’m saving your recipe, as I’m planning to bake it 🙂

    Reply
  10. Dawn ~ Spatulas On Parade says

    April 17, 2013 at 6:37 am

    Hi, stopped by to check out your blog. You visited me and my orange pound cake – bundt. I love this one. My husband would love it for sure.
    Dawn

    Reply
  11. Dawn ~ Spatulas On Parade says

    April 17, 2013 at 6:38 am

    ps: followed you on Facebook and twitter

    Reply
  12. Joanne T Ferguson says

    June 07, 2013 at 3:56 am

    G’day! What a lovely looking cake, TRUE!
    Might have to put this recipe on my list to do!
    Cheers! Joanne

    Reply
  13. Michelle says

    June 08, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    This looks and sounds delicious! I chose it for my Foodie Friends Friday host favorite this week, so it will be featured Monday on Daily Dish Magazine. Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
  14. Cindys Recipes and Writings says

    June 10, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    You had me at Bailey’s, Lisa! Thanks for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday Sweet Treats Party!

    Reply
  15. Paula says

    June 15, 2013 at 7:47 am

    I’m gonna need some of this cake, k?! Thanks for joining us at Saturday Dishes, Pinned to Saturday Dishes board ~ Paula

    Reply
  16. Angela @ Shake Bake and Party says

    June 15, 2013 at 9:20 am

    Stopping by from the Saturday Dishes link party – I love Baileys and this cake looks divine!

    Reply
  17. Sharon says

    June 18, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    I can tell why this is a popular post. This looks fabulous! It looks too good to cut. I think all cakes are so beautiful when baked in a bundt cake pan. This was definitely is beautiful!

    Reply
  18. Louise says

    July 31, 2013 at 3:23 am

    Oh, this looks delicious!! I love Baileys and cake so this is the perfect combination 😉 I’ll have to attempt making this sometime.

    Reply
  19. Bev says

    July 31, 2013 at 7:00 am

    Oh wow, this looks incredible! I don’t bake cakes very often, but I may have to try this one out!

    Reply
  20. Shana Norris says

    July 31, 2013 at 7:02 am

    I *love* Bailey’s. Alcohol should NOT be allowed to taste so good 🙂

    This cake looks delicious, and the presentation is lovely.

    Reply
  21. Jessi Fearon (@TheBudgetMama) says

    July 31, 2013 at 7:11 am

    Definitely making this for St. Patty’s day next year….or or today. 🙂

    Visiting from SITS! Congrats on your day!

    Reply
  22. Christy@SweetandSavoring says

    July 31, 2013 at 9:06 am

    Ooh, I love this recipe! I have a stoneware bundt pan that I haven’t even used yet, and this just might be the first cake I make in it 🙂

    Reply
  23. Vinma says

    July 31, 2013 at 9:45 am

    This is so delish! I am sold on the pics itself! Thanks for the recipe. Nothing can stop me from trying this one out 🙂 Have a wonderful SITS day 🙂

    Reply
  24. Karma says

    July 31, 2013 at 12:48 pm

    Would I EVER love to try this! Thank you for this great recipe!

    Reply
  25. LyndaS says

    July 31, 2013 at 4:59 pm

    That cake looks sinfully good.

    Reply
  26. Kim says

    July 31, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    That cake looks delicious!! Love all the pictures!
    Hope you are enjoying your SITS Day!

    Reply
  27. vanita says

    November 29, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    chocolate, baileys and cake. OMGawd. i’m in love. need to get a bunt pan.

    Reply
  28. Sue Lau / A Palatable Pastime says

    December 28, 2013 at 10:03 pm

    That pajama party was an eyebrow raiser. LOL!
    Cake looks delish.

    Reply
  29. Joanne T Ferguson says

    January 03, 2014 at 12:08 am

    G’day! Never get tired of looking at your fun cake!
    Thanks for sharing at the Foodie Friends Friday Best of 2013 Party!
    Cheers! Joanne

    Reply

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