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Irish cream pound cake with Bailey's bottle behind it
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Irish Cream Pound Cake

Moist pound cake infused with Bailey's and topped with a light glaze, this Irish Cream Pound Cake is a treat for St. Patrick's Day or anytime!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Bailey's, cake, pound cake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 428kcal
Author Stacey
Cost $10

Equipment

  • 9-inch loaf pan
  • stand mixer
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup Irish Creme Liqueur such as Bailey's
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

Glaze Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 TB light corn syrup
  • 2 TB Irish Cream Liqueur
  • 2 teaspoons milk

Instructions

  • To Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and coat the loaf pan with non-stick baking spray.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, and salt until smooth.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs and Irish cream liqueur until combined. Slowly pour into the bowl with the butter mixture, blending as you pour.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, until well incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
    pound cake batter in a clear loaf pan

To Make the Glaze:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together all the glaze ingredients until smooth.
  • Pour over the loaf and allow the glaze to harden before cutting and serving.

Notes

If not done and starts to brown, cover with foil and bake for 10 more minutes.
Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary based on exact ingredients used and serving size.

Nutrition

Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 533IU | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg