Wednesday, March 7, 2012

1 Minute Baileys Chocolate Cake

With St. Patty's Day right around the corner, I thought I'd make you a cake.

It is rich and dense with a noticeable taste of Irish cream, but still light and fluffy.

This cake only took about 5 minutes from start to finish.  And less than one minute to cook.

There are times when you need cake in a hurry.

Today seems like that kind of day.

1 Minute Baileys Chocolate Cake
Serves 1

1 tbsp + 1 tsp cocoa
3 tbsp flour
pinch salt
2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp baking powder
2 Splenda packets (or use more sugar if you like)
1 tbsp oil (canola, vegetable or coconut)
3 tablespoons Baileys liqueur
1 tbsp milk (I used almond milk)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Mix all this stuff together and pour it in a greased microwave safe ramekin or mug.  Microwave for 40-50 seconds.  Allow cake to cool for about 5 minutes, then run a sharp knife around the cake in the mug (or ramekin) and gently turn it upside down on a plate.  Top with whipped cream and grated chocolate.

Note: If you don't want to use the alcoholic Baileys, try subbing the Baileys coffee creamer instead.  Or just use almond milk (only 3 tbsp, though)~it makes an equally yummy cake ;)

Recipe adapted from Chocolate Covered Katie

11 comments:

Crunchy Creamy Sweet said...

Renee, this is perfect! It will make one happy without lots of work! Thank you!

Kelley @ TheGrantLife.com said...

Yummmy! This looks so good! I love my some baileys ;)

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Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust said...

Any day is a cake kind of day, especially one with bailey's. YUM! I love how fast these cakes are. Delish. :)

AikoVenus said...

Oh this sounds so delicious - I love your version of the recipe! ^^

Dawn @ DJs Sugar Shack said...

I love this! I'm on a "dessert fro two" kick right now and this is right up my alley.

Yenta Mary said...

This looks fabulous! Found you through Sweet as Sugar Cookies ... :)

Alice said...

love this! bookmarked! :)

Michelle said...

This looks fabulous, can't believe it's only 1 minute! Have to try it, thanks for sharing :)

Unknown said...

Can't take my eyes off that cake and I still mindlessly still scrolling for it. Looks really good! I love chocolate cakes and I definitely can't wait to try this one.

Regards,
Haley McAdams
Food Manager Certification

Samantha said...

Just tried this and I was surprised how great it turned out. Plus, you can control how much sugar you put in it. Thanks for a fabulous recipe!

Unknown said...

Hi Renee,

What do the 2 splenda packets equal in terms of normal sugar please?

Many Thanks

Sharyn :)