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To. Die. For. Bailey’s Mousse Cake. Yeah. That’s right.

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I needed some baking-therapy. And maybe a little chocolate. So I made this To. Die. For. Bailey’s Mousse Cake.

Yeah.

That’s right.

So, so very good.

I needed some baking-therapy. And maybe a little chocolate. So I made this To. Die. For. Bailey's Mousse Cake. Yeah. That's right. So, so very good. #mousse #moussecake #baileyscake #boozycake

To. Die. For. Bailey’s Mousse Cake. Yeah. That’s right.

It’s just, sometimes, you want something so decadent, you can’t really name it.

Creamy, soft, pillowy.

And then you’re standing in the kitchen planning out a Bailey’s Mousse Cake, despite the fact that you’re not hungry RIGHT NOW.

I needed some baking-therapy. And maybe a little chocolate. So I made this To. Die. For. Bailey's Mousse Cake. Yeah. That's right. So, so very good. #mousse #moussecake #baileyscake #boozycake

Which is good, because this Bailey’s Mousse Cake has to sit in the fridge for a long time.

But, it’s just being surrounded by the smells and the idea of the magical chocolate perfection you’re making.

I needed some baking-therapy. And maybe a little chocolate. So I made this To. Die. For. Bailey's Mousse Cake. Yeah. That's right. So, so very good. #mousse #moussecake #baileyscake #boozycake

That’s therapy in it’s purest form, right there.

And I love it.

I love making cakes this way, with layers upon layers of something so good.

I needed some baking-therapy. And maybe a little chocolate. So I made this To. Die. For. Bailey's Mousse Cake. Yeah. That's right. So, so very good. #mousse #moussecake #baileyscake #boozycake

All those textures and different flavors coming together really make it feel like a work of art.

And, for me, cake should definitely be a work of art. LOL!

I needed some baking-therapy. And maybe a little chocolate. So I made this To. Die. For. Bailey's Mousse Cake. Yeah. That's right. So, so very good. #mousse #moussecake #baileyscake #boozycake

But that does NOT mean it should be hard.

Art should be fun.

And cake-art like this Bailey’s Mousse Cake should be based on simple, clean ingredients.

I needed some baking-therapy. And maybe a little chocolate. So I made this To. Die. For. Bailey's Mousse Cake. Yeah. That's right. So, so very good. #mousse #moussecake #baileyscake #boozycake

And, part of the beauty of this Bailey’s Mousse Cake is it’s utter simplicity.

But then you get this dark, rich cake with the amazing mousse on top.

It’s kind of like magic.

I needed some baking-therapy. And maybe a little chocolate. So I made this To. Die. For. Bailey's Mousse Cake. Yeah. That's right. So, so very good. #mousse #moussecake #baileyscake #boozycake

And, let’s talk about the mousse for a second.

That really is some magic right there.

I needed some baking-therapy. And maybe a little chocolate. So I made this To. Die. For. Bailey's Mousse Cake. Yeah. That's right. So, so very good. #mousse #moussecake #baileyscake #boozycake

The first time I ever had mousse, I was absolutely in love.

Light and soft.

It’s like a little pillowy hug of goodness on your tongue–and repeat with every bite.

I needed some baking-therapy. And maybe a little chocolate. So I made this To. Die. For. Bailey's Mousse Cake. Yeah. That's right. So, so very good. #mousse #moussecake #baileyscake #boozycake

I seriously can’t imagine not having mousse in my life.

It would be a horrid tragedy.

I needed some baking-therapy. And maybe a little chocolate. So I made this To. Die. For. Bailey's Mousse Cake. Yeah. That's right. So, so very good. #mousse #moussecake #baileyscake #boozycake

Just like it would be a horrid tragedy if I’d never made this amazing Bailey’s Mousse Cake.

For real, the next day when I got to assuage my decadent snack craving with more than just the finger-lick out of the bowl, oh man, oh man…

I needed some baking-therapy. And maybe a little chocolate. So I made this To. Die. For. Bailey's Mousse Cake. Yeah. That's right. So, so very good. #mousse #moussecake #baileyscake #boozycake

That certainly made my need for a little baking therapy diminish.

And my chocolate craving.

And my sweet tooth.

I needed some baking-therapy. And maybe a little chocolate. So I made this To. Die. For. Bailey's Mousse Cake. Yeah. That's right. So, so very good. #mousse #moussecake #baileyscake #boozycake

Hey! It’s like a cure-all for everything that ails me!

LOL!

If only…

I needed some baking-therapy. And maybe a little chocolate. So I made this To. Die. For. Bailey's Mousse Cake. Yeah. That's right. So, so very good. #mousse #moussecake #baileyscake #boozycake

Ok, so you’re all in for making your very own Bailey’s Mousse Cake of amazingness?

Awesome.

I needed some baking-therapy. And maybe a little chocolate. So I made this To. Die. For. Bailey's Mousse Cake. Yeah. That's right. So, so very good. #mousse #moussecake #baileyscake #boozycake

But you don’t have any Bailey’s to use in the recipe?

That’s a bummer. Guess there won’t be any boozy cake for you. LOL!

I needed some baking-therapy. And maybe a little chocolate. So I made this To. Die. For. Bailey's Mousse Cake. Yeah. That's right. So, so very good. #mousse #moussecake #baileyscake #boozycake

Just kidding!

You should just pin this post to your favorite boozy cakes board on Pinterest, so you can find it super fast when you’re ready to get this cake bakin’!

I needed some baking-therapy. And maybe a little chocolate. So I made this To. Die. For. Bailey's Mousse Cake. Yeah. That's right. So, so very good. #mousse #moussecake #baileyscake #boozycake

Oh, and while you have a big mouthful of decadent Bailey’s Mousse Cake, be sure to drop a 5-star rating on the recipe, below, so we know you want to see more yummy perfection like this!

Bailey’s Mousse Cake

I needed some baking-therapy. And maybe a little chocolate. So I made this To. Die. For. Bailey’s Mousse Cake. Yeah. That’s right. So, so very good.
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Course: Death By Dessert
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Additional Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 7 hours
Servings: 1
Calories: 723kcal
Author: Totally The Bomb

Ingredients

  • For the Cake
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup hershey’s dark cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup boiling water
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • For the Mouse:
  • 1 ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup Bailey’s Irish Cream
  • 1 ¼ tsp unflavored gelatin
  • 1 ½ tbsp water
  • 1 ⅓ cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. and prepare a 8” springform pan with nonstick spray and line the bottom with aluminum foil. 
  • Prepare the cake batter by combining all dry ingredients into the bowl of a stand mixer or large mixing bowl. 
  • Add in the eggs, oil, vanilla, and milk mix until well combined. Be sure to scrap the bowl to make sure everything is combined. 
  • Carefully add in boiling water last. Mix on slow until everything Is combined and then increase speed to high for one minute. 
  • Pour the batter into the prepared springform and bake for 35-40 minutes or until you can insert a toothpick and it comes out clean. 
  • Let the cake cool completely. I took off the ring of the springform pan and then I leveled my cake, then placed the ring back on. (this is optional, BUT it will give you a better appearance after you add the mousse layer. )
  • Next, prepare the mousse layer by adding 1 ½ tbsp water into a small bowl and sprinkle with the gelatin powder and set aside. 
  • Combine ½ cup of the heavy cream and the Bailey’s Irish cream into a microwave safe bowl and heat for 1 minute. Add in chocolate chips and set aside for a few minutes to allow the chocolate to melt. Mix until smooth. 
  • Add the remaining 1 ½ cup of heavy cream into the bowl of stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Mix on medium speed, add in the confectioners sugar. Mix until thick and stiff peaks form. 
  • Slowly add in the Bailey’s ganache half at a time, whipping on a high speed until well combined and fluffy. Pour mixture on top of the cake and place in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow it to set. 
  • Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!! 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 723kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 577mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 64g
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4 Comments

  1. I made this cake this past week and the cake was delicious but the recipe was lacking. The ingredients called for 1 3/4 cups of heavy cream but the directions called for a total of 2 cups. I think there was a typo for the amount to be added to the baileys. After adding 1/2 cup as instructed, the chocolate genache was thinner than it should have been and the final mouse was not as light and airy as it should have been. In addition, the instructions did not indicate when to add the gellatin or vanilla. Also, although the chocolate cake was very good, the batter was the thinest I have seen. I had to wrap the pan in aluminum foil to prevent it from leaking.

  2. Can you use milk instead of heavy cream for the mousse?

  3. When is the vanilla and gelatin mixture added?

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