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Air Fryer Bailey’s Cake

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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

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

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.

Air Fryer Bailey's Cake

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.

Air Fryer Bailey's Cake

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.

Air Fryer Bailey's Cake

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.

Air Fryer Bailey's Cake

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.

Air Fryer Bailey's Cake

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.

Air Fryer Bailey's 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:

  • Wilton Aluminum 8-Inch Round Cake Pan Set, 2-Piece
  • Cuisinart 9-Inch Chef’s Classic Nonstick Bakeware Round Cake Pan, Silver

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Air Fryer Bailey’s Cake
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
 

If you're like me, you love anything Bailey's. The creamy, Irish whiskey-flavored liqueur is perfect for winter drinks and desserts. And now there's a new way to enjoy it: Air Fryer Bailey's Cake! This recipe is easy to make and so delicious. You'll love the rich, fluffy texture of the cake and the sweet, boozy flavor of the Bailey's.

Course: Basked Goods, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Bailey’s Cake, Air Fryer Easy Dessert Recipes, Air Fryer Easy Desserts, Air Fryer St. Patrick’s Day Recipes, Easy Air Fryer Irish Recipes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 741 kcal
Author: ForkToSpoon.com
Ingredients
Cake:
  • 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
Bailey's Buttercream:
  • 1 stick butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 pound powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup Bailey's Irish Cream If you don’t want the icing too spiked used 3 tbsp baileys and then add heavy cream to get it to the right consistency
Instructions
  1. 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.

    How To Make Air Fryer Bailey's Cake
  2. 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.

    Air Fryer Bailey's Cake
  3. Allow the cake to cool completely, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for a minimum of 4-6 hours, preferably overnight.

    Air Fryer Bailey's Cake
  4. 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 acake. It should not be runny. Retrieve cake layers from the freezer.

  5. 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.

  6. 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!

    Air Fryer Bailey's Cake
  7. 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.

  8. 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.

    Air Fryer Bailey's Cake
  9. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

    Air Fryer Bailey's Cake
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Bailey's Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 741 Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Fat 36g55%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Trans Fat 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 70mg23%
Sodium 475mg21%
Potassium 246mg7%
Carbohydrates 101g34%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 80g89%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 129IU3%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 97mg10%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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