A deliciously boozy cake, this Baileys Chocolate Poke Cake is filled with a Baileys vanilla pudding and all topped off with a Baileys infused frosting!
Prepare and bake cake according to package directions.
When the cake is done baking poke holes in the cake with the end of a wooden spoon, set aside.
In a bowl whisk together the pudding mix, milk and Baileys Irish Cream.
Pour pudding mixture over cake and using spatula spread over cake pressing into holes. Let chill in refrigerator for 2-3 hours to set up.
To make the topping, in a bowl beat together the heavy cream, Baileys and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
Spread over cooled cake and top with sprinkles and chocolate shavings if desired.
Cut and serve.
Notes
You can use any kind of chocolate cake mix that you like.
If you want a stronger Baileys Irish cream flavor, you can substitute the water in the cake mix for Baileys.
If you want to make your own homemade chocolate cake, that is fine as well. I have a great HOMEMADE ONE BOWL CHOCOLATE CAKE recipe.
I use vanilla pudding in this recipe, but you can also use French vanilla pudding or even cheesecake pudding.
If you want less Baileys flavor in the pudding mixture, just decrease the amount of Baileys and increase the amount of milk.
I topped this cake with chocolate shavings and gold sprinkles but I think some fun St. Patrick's Day sprinkles would perfect!
Make sure you let the cake chill for 2-3 hours so the pudding has time to set up within the cake before frosting.
If you don't want to make your own homemade whipped topping, you can purchase and (8 ounce) tub of Cool Whip. Just keep in mind, if you try to add Baileys to store-bought whipped cream, it will thin it out and be harder to spread.