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Air Fryer Bailey’s Cake

Name: Air Fryer Bailey's Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 15 ounces chocolate cake mix; 1/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 cup water; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon butter flavoring; 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring; 1 stick butter (room temperature); 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1 pound powdered sugar; 1/4 cup Bailey's Irish Cream

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Air Fryer Bailey’s Cake — Air fryers are all the rage these days, and for a good reason—they make incredible food. This Bailey’s cake is no exception; it’s fluffy, moist, and full of flavor. Plus, it’s easy to complete in your air fryer! If you’re looking for a delicious way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, this is the recipe for you. Give it a try!

If you’re a fan of Bailey Irish Cream, you’re going to love this Air Fryer Bailey’s Cake! It’s easy to make and oh-so-delicious. Plus, it’s a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or any other special occasion. Enjoy!

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What Is Bailey’s Irish Cream?

Bailey’s Irish Cream is a cream liqueur made from milk, cream, sugar, chocolate, and Irish whiskey. It was first produced in Dublin, Ireland, in 1974 by Gilbeys of Ireland Ltd.

Bailey’s is the most popular Irish cream liqueur in the world. It is available almost everywhere and can be enjoyed on its own or in cocktails. What makes Bailey’s so special? Let’s find out!

What Is A Bailey’s Cake?

Is there anything more indulgent than a rich, creamy Bailey’s cake? This dessert is made with coffee, Irish cream liqueur, and chocolate, giving it a delicious flavor that will surprise and delight your taste buds.

Whether you’re looking for a show-stopping party dessert or something special to enjoy after dinner, this cake is sure to hit the spot. In this post, we’ll walk you through the steps for making Bailey’s cake at home. Are you ready to get baking?

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Bailey’s Cake

Chocolate Cake Mix
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Water
Vegetable Oil
Eggs
Butter Flavoring
Vanilla Flavoring
Butter
Vegetable Shortening
Powdered Sugar
Bailey’s Irish Cream

How To Make Air Fryer Bailey’s Cake

Spray two 6 inch rounds with nonstick spray. Add cake mix, water, oil, flavorings, and eggs to a bowl. Mix until incorporated, then fold in the chocolate chips.

Evenly distribute between the two cake pans, set one of the pans into the air fryer, set the temperature to 320 degrees F air fryer, and set the time for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick, skewer or knife comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool completely, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for a minimum of 4-6 hours, preferably overnight.

Assembly:

After the cake is fully frozen, prepare the buttercream. Cream butter and shortening until smooth. Add a cup of powdered sugar at a time, alternating adding a tablespoon of Baileys to each cup of powdered sugar. Mix after each addition. After all of the sugar is added, add Baileys by the tablespoon to make it smooth and easy to spread on a
cake. It should not be runny. Retrieve cake layers from the freezer.

Place cake board on a turntable. Add a small amount of icing to the cake board and set the first wrapped, frozen layer onto the cake board.

Add a heaping amount of buttercream to the center and smooth it out. Unwrap the second layer and place it on top. When decorating a cake, especially cocoa powder, always ice the icing, not the cake!

The first glob of icing will be the only one that touches the cake as you spin the cake on the turntable, ice the cake all the way around. It does not need to be smooth or perfect. After the cake is chilled, use the cake comb to create the cake’s spiral pattern and remove excess frosting.

Place extra frosting back into the bowl; there should be no crumbs in the icing.
Fit a piping bag with a tip 1M, add the leftover icing to the piping bag, and set to the site.
Add the Baileys chocolate ganache to a piping bag in a pourable consistency. Cut a small hole at the tip of the bag and pipe a series of drips around the cake. Let set for 3-4 mins. Pipe 4 rosettes at the 12, 3, 6 & 9 o’clock points on the top of the cake.
Add a rosette in between those.

Pro Tips:

Freezing the cake eliminates crumbs falling off the cake while decorating and getting into the icing.
Do not try and decorate this cake at room temperature.
If you don’t want the icing too spiked, use 3 tbsp Baileys and then add heavy cream to get it to the right consistency.
A thin cake pan will work best for air frying your cakes, and if you use a thick pan, you will often notice that the entire cake will not cook, and you will end up with a raw middle.
If you are making this in the air fryer oven, make sure you place it on the bottom rack, so both the inside and outside cook up to perfection.

How To Make This Cake In The Oven

Want to make this cake in a regular oven? Simple prepare as directed and then place the cake pans into a 350 degree F preheated oven, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Then follow the directions for decorating the cake.

Can I Make It In Advance?

Many people often wonder if they can make their cake in advance when it comes to baking. The answer is yes, this is a perfect cake that you can easily make ahead of time.

I love freezing cakes, and the key is to let the cake cool completely to room temperature and then wrap it in saran wrap. It will last in the freezer for about 2 to 3 months.

Then you can finish the cake from the frozen state, as stated in the directions.

What Cake Pan To Use In The Air Fryer

I love this question, and it’s one of the most asked questions I get. If you use too thick of a pan, the cake will not cook in the middle, so you need to use a thinner pan than you are used to. Some of my favorites that I have been using for years and years are:

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