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Irresistible Irish Coffee Poke Cake

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A moist and decadent poke cake infused with the bold flavors of coffee and Irish whiskey, topped with light whipped cream. Perfect for an easy yet sophisticated dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 15.25 oz yellow cake mix (about 432 g)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled (240 ml)
  • 1/4 cup Irish whiskey (60 ml)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream (480 ml)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60 g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional garnish: cocoa powder or shaved dark chocolate

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan lightly with butter or non-stick spray. Optionally, line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth and pourable.
  3. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan and smooth surface with a spatula. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. While cake bakes, whisk together cooled brewed coffee, Irish whiskey, granulated sugar, and instant coffee granules until sugar dissolves.
  5. Remove cake from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Using a wooden skewer or fork, poke holes about 1 inch apart all over the cake.
  6. Slowly pour the coffee-whiskey mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Let cake cool completely, about 1 hour.
  7. In a chilled bowl, beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
  8. Spread whipped cream gently over the cooled, soaked cake. Optionally dust with cocoa powder or sprinkle shaved dark chocolate on top.
  9. Refrigerate cake for at least 2 hours before serving to let flavors meld and whipped cream set.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender. Poke plenty of holes for even soaking but not too many to avoid cake falling apart. Use cooled coffee to preserve alcohol content. Chill bowl and beaters for fluffier whipped cream. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free cake mix. For non-alcoholic version, replace whiskey with extra brewed coffee or vanilla extract.

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Keywords: Irish coffee poke cake, coffee dessert, whiskey cake, easy poke cake, boozy dessert, whipped cream topping

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