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Mouthwatering Irish Coffee Trifle

A delightful layered trifle that combines rich coffee, sweet chocolate, and smooth whiskey cream, perfect for sharing at gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 18 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the sponge cake
  • 4 large Eggs Use fresh eggs for better rise.
  • 6 oz Sugar Granulated sugar for sweetness.
  • 3 tbsp Cake flour Sifted for light texture.
  • 1/4 tsp ground Cinnamon Adds a warm flavor.
  • 3 tbsp Cocoa Unsweetened, Dutch-process or natural.
  • 1 1/2 oz Cornstarch Helps to achieve a smooth texture.
  • 2 oz Butter Use real butter for flavor.
For the coffee soak
  • 9 fl oz strong Coffee Brewed fresh for best flavor.
  • 2 1/2 tbsp Whiskey Use a good quality whiskey.
For the whipped cream
  • 8 fl oz Heavy cream At least 35% fat, chilled.
  • 3 1/2 oz Powdered sugar Sifted to avoid lumps.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla essence Optional for flavoring.

Method
 

Preparation of the sponge cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a shallow baking pan and line it with parchment.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the 4 large eggs and 6 oz sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Sift in the cake flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon, and gently fold until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 12–18 minutes, until set. Cool fully before cutting.
Whipped cream preparation
  1. In a chilled bowl, whip 8 fl oz heavy cream with 3 1/2 oz powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
Coffee soak and layering
  1. Brew 9 fl oz of strong coffee and mix with 2 1/2 tbsp whiskey, letting it cool slightly.
  2. Cut the cooled cake into cubes, layer in serving glasses with the coffee-whiskey mix, and whipped cream.
  3. Repeat layers and top with chocolate shavings.
Chilling
  1. Cover the assembled trifle and chill for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.

Notes

This dessert can be customized by adjusting the whiskey and adding other flavors. Keep in fridge for up to 3 days.