With a boozy Baileys twist and a delicious rich chocolate flavour, this fabulous bake with novelty bunny decoration is a celebration of all things Easter.
We've combined the classic flavour combination of Bailey's and chocolate and created a marbled loaf cake. Topped with a Bailey's frosting, it's perfect for a tea-time treat or dessert.
Step 1Preheat oven to 170°C (150°C fan) mark 3 and lightly grease and line a 900g loaf tin with baking parchment.
Step 2For the cake, beat the butter and sugar together in a large bowl with a handheld electric whisk until pale and fluffy, about 3min. Add the eggs a little at a time, whisking well after each addition. Whisk in the vanilla extract, then fold in the flour with a large metal spoon until just combined.
Step 3Remove a third of the cake mixture to a separate bowl, add the Baileys and fold in. Add the cocoa powder and milk to the remaining cake mixture in the large bowl and fold in. Dollop alternating spoonfuls of Baileys and chocolate batter into the prepared tin. Swirl with a skewer to gently marble the two mixtures.
Step 4Bake for 1hr-1hr 10min, until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean, then leave to cool in the tin.
Step 5Make the icing. In a large bowl, with clean whisks, beat together the butter and icing sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the Baileys and beat until combined.
Step 6Once the cake is completely cool, transfer to a large plate or cake stand and spread the icing on top. Serve in slices.
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