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Decadent Irish Coffee Poke Cake

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A moist and tender yellow cake soaked with a luscious Irish coffee mixture and topped with a creamy, boozy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for impressing guests with a rich coffee and Irish whiskey flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432 g)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
  • 1 cup cold water (240 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled (240 ml)
  • 1/4 cup Irish whiskey (60 ml)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225 g)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (56 g)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (240 g), sifted
  • 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey (30 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
  • Optional garnishes: whipped cream, chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, freshly grated nutmeg or cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, cold water, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles.
  4. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  5. While cake bakes, prepare Irish coffee soak by combining brewed coffee, Irish whiskey, and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  6. Remove cake from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
  7. Use a wooden skewer or toothpick to poke holes about 1 inch apart all over the warm cake.
  8. Slowly pour Irish coffee soak evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak deeply into the holes. Let cake absorb liquid for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
  9. Prepare cream cheese frosting by beating softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in Irish whiskey and vanilla extract last. Adjust whiskey to taste.
  10. Spread frosting evenly over soaked cake using a spatula or offset knife.
  11. Chill cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and frosting to set.

Notes

Pour the soak slowly and evenly after poking holes to avoid sogginess. Use strong, freshly brewed coffee for best flavor. Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to improve texture and flavor. Adjust whiskey amount to taste or omit for non-alcoholic version. Room temperature ingredients yield better results.

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