Bailey Mocha Buzz
- 1 (8 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
- milk
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Baileys Irish Cream or 1 tablespoon Kahlua
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso
- 12 cup butter, softened
- 14 cup shortening
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons Baileys Irish Cream or 2 teaspoons Kahlua
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso
- Mix cake almost according to package directions.
- Reduce the oil by 3 T and substitute mayonnaise (this is not necessary, but makes it more moist), substitute milk for the water, add espresso and Bailey's, and whatever else the recipe calls for.
- Mix until just blended.
- Do not beat it too much.
- Bake according to package, until toothpick comes out clean, or cake springs a bit when touched.
- Frosting: In a small bowl, combine Bailey's, instant espresso, and vanilla, set aside.
- In mixing bowl, cream butter and shortening until lump free.
- Add cream cheese and peanut butter and turn mixer on low.
- Pour powdered sugar slowly stopping halfway to add in the Bailey's/espresso/vanilla mixture.
- Continue to add powdered sugar until you reach desired consistency.
- Beat on med-hi for a few minutes and scrape down the bowl a few times until everything is well incorporated and fluffy.
- Ice cakes or cupcakes and sprinkle with espresso powder or garnish with chocolate covered espresso beans.
- Tips: I only use a hand whisk to mix my cakes, that way I only mix it just enough to get everything incorporated, the longer you mix it, and the higher speed, the tougher your cake will be.
- Recipes are guidelines; not Gospel, play with them!
chocolate cake mix, milk, mayonnaise, irish cream, espresso, butter, shortening, cream cheese, smooth peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, irish cream, espresso
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bailey-mocha-buzz-461312 (may not work)