Introduction
Poke cake is pure magic: you bake a simple cake, poke holes, and pour in a flavored liquid that sinks into every bite.
Here, Baileys brings that creamy Irish-cream flavor that pairs perfectly with chocolate. The result is a cake that stays
luxuriously moist for days—ideal for holidays, birthdays, and grown-up gatherings.
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus eggs/oil/water as directed on box)
- 1 tsp espresso powder (optional, boosts chocolate flavor)
Baileys Soak (Poke Filling)
- 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) Baileys Irish Cream (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp chocolate syrup (optional, extra chocolatey)
- Pinch of salt (optional, makes flavors pop)
Topping
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream, very cold
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (optional, for a light mocha whipped topping)
Garnish (Optional)
- Chocolate drizzle or ganache
- Chocolate curls/shavings
- Cocoa dust
- Crushed chocolate cookies
Pan: 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking dish.
