Are you ready to take your dessert game to the next level? Look no further than this irresistible Irish Car Bomb Cake. Inspired by the famous cocktail, this decadent treat combines layers of rich and moist Guinness chocolate cake, a boozy Irish whiskey ganache, and is topped with a velvety Bailey’s cream cheese frosting.

Irish car bomb cake slice with fork on red napkin.

Whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or simply looking for a show-stopping dessert, this cake is guaranteed to impress your taste buds with its delightful combination of flavors and textures. Get ready to indulge in a slice of pure bliss as we dive into the delicious world of Irish Car Bomb Cake.

Why I love this Irish Car Bomb Cake

The Perfect Fusion of Flavors: The Irish car bomb cake brings together three iconic ingredients – Guinness stout beer, Jameson Irish whiskey, and Bailey’s Irish cream.
Simplified recipe: I use just 9 ingredients. A little love added to some cake mix and canned frosting. SO this is the perfect dessert to whip up quickly.
Moist Cake: The stout really provides an extra moist cake without any added oil or butter.

If you don’t know what an Irish Car Bomb cocktail is, then the name of the drink may sound a little alarming or offensive. Basically you are dropping a shot of Irish whiskey and Irish cream into a half pint of Guinness. The combination for whatever reason just works. ( I am not going to lie, I have had a few of these dancing around the kitchen in my cousins house.)

Sweets in Ireland

Of course, I haven’t been to Ireland (yet) but generally the people cook with things they have or that are common in their land. Most desserts include apple cakes, soda bread, oatmeal muffins, and some stout cakes. And although the name of this cake would probably not sit well with the people, the flavors are there. In this Shortcut Irish Car Bomb Cake, we are upping the chocolate stout cake with some Irish Whiskey Ganache and include some Irish Cream liquor in the frosting. Yes- it is as amazing as it sounds.

Ingredients Needed for this Chocolate Stout Cake

Box of Chocolate or Devil’s Cake Mix
Guinness Stout
Eggs
Chocolate Chips
Heavy Cream
Irish Whiskey (Jameson’s or similar)
Canned Frosting
Cream Cheese
Irish Cream Liquor (Bailey’s or similar)

For the Guinness Chocolate Cake

I wanted this cake to stand tall so I used my springform pan. First mix up the cake mix with the stout and eggs and bake according to the package instructions (or center comes out clean when toothpick is inserted).

Let cool on the counter for a bit before releasing the cake and placing it on a plate or platter.

How to make Whiskey Ganache (Irresistibly Boozy)

Making ganache is easier than you think. Just add the heavy cream to a small pot and heat up over med-high heat. Just before it start to boil, pull it off and pour over the chocolate chips in a bowl. Add in the Irish Whiskey and whisk until smooth. Let this sit for a while and it will thicken up.

Irish Cream Liquor Cream Cheese Frosting

So yes you can make your own frosting but I am all about pretty quick and easy over here. So grab your mixing bowl and add in the can of frosting, add in half a package of cream cheese, and the Irish Cream Liquor. Mix until combined and smooth.

Assemble the Irish Car Bomb Cake

Once the cake is cooled, spread the Whiskey Ganache over the cake. Then top with the frosting. I like to use an offset spatula to make it easier to spread. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Irish Chocolate Cake on white plate with fork.

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