The ultimate Baileys Chocolate Ripple Cake decorated with fresh berries and chocolate.... this simple dessert takes just 10 minutes to prepare and is the perfect no-bake 'adults-only' recipe!
We all know and love a traditional Aussie Choc Ripple Cake - it's such a classic recipe that everyone enjoys.
However it's SO easy to take this recipe up a notch and make it into a delicious 'adults only' treat with the addition of smooth Baileys Irish Cream.
Baileys and chocolate just go hand-in-hand, and the smoothness of Irish cream liqueur adds a creamy, luscious flavour to so many dessert recipes.
Here's a few of my other recipes using Baileys that I think you'll love:
- Boozy Baileys Brownies - a deliciously wicked little brownie slice made with dark chocolate and Baileys, and then topped with a slick of Baileys flavoured chocolate frosting - ohhhhh, yes please!
- Baileys Malteser Cheesecake - a white chocolate no-bake cheesecake. Chocolate + Baileys + Maltesers = the perfect boozy dessert!
- Baileys Choc Brownie Trifle - this decadent dessert with layers of crumbled brownie, custard, whipped cream, salted caramel sauce, and of course a good lashing of Baileys is simply the best.
- Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake - a delicious adults-only cheesecake dessert that is also a no-bake winner! Make it the day before to really let those smooth Baileys flavours fully develop.
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
Baileys Irish Cream is a smooth and creamy liqueur made with Irish whiskey. You can use the Baileys brand or any other brand of Irish cream you like, or even make your own homemade Baileys using this recipe.
This Baileys Chocolate Ripple Cake makes a delicious (and adults-only) addition to your favourite desserts:
- Simple Ingredients - a packet of chocolate ripple biscuits, some cream and Baileys - that's all that's required for the log. Then make it extra amazing by decorating with some fresh berries and chocolate - How. Simple. Is. That ?
- No Fuss - this log takes just 10 minutes to prepare, and best made the day before required to be super organised!
- No-Bake - no oven required, only a beater - just whip and slather, then have fun decorating.
- A Little Bit 'Cheeky' - take the traditional choc ripple cake up to a new level as a cheeky 'adults-only' dessert with subtle Baileys flavour throughout, and luscious fresh berries and chocolate on top - now who wouldn't love that?
What You Need
There's only 3 ingredients required for this Baileys Chcocolate Ripple Cake, then decorate with beautiful fresh berries and decadent shards of chocolate for the ultimate dessert.
Note: Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
- Arnott's Chocolate Ripple Biscuits - these are a popular brand of biscuits in Australia and are used in many recipes. If Arnott's Chocolate Ripple biscuits are not available where you live, you can substitute with any plain sweet chocolate cookie.
- cream - use a cream that suitable for whipping (thickened or whipping cream)
- Baileys Irish Cream - use store-bought or make your own.
- fresh berries, chocolate and mint leaves - to decorate.
Step By Step Instructions
A simple 3 step no-bake dessert!
Note: Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
Step 1 - Whip the Cream
Using hand held beaters, a stand mixer or a Thermomix, beat the cream until soft peaks form.
Add Baileys Irish Cream to the bowl of whipped cream.
Gently beat the Baileys and cream together until well combined.
Step 2 - Assemble
Spread a line of whipped cream along your serving dish. This helps the biscuits stand up in a straight line when assembling.
Spread a teaspoon of whipped cream on to a chocolate biscuit then sandwich together with another biscuit.
Repeat in stacks of 3-4 biscuits, then place stack upright onto the whipped cream on the serving plate.
Once all of the biscuits have been sandwiched together, cover the entire log with the remaining whipped cream and then refrigerate, preferably overnight.
Step 3 - Decorate
Remove from the fridge.
When ready to serve, decorate with fresh strawberries, blueberries and raspberries, chocolate shards and a few fresh mint leaves.
Of course, you can use any other favourite toppings you like too!
Expert Tips & FAQ
Homemade Baileys is quick and simple to make using just 5 pantry ingredients and some Irish whiskey. It makes a fantastic gift for your family and friends in a cute little bottle as well. Click here for how to make your own Baileys.
To make chocolate shards, melt milk and white chocolate in separate bowls and then spread them over baking paper in a thin layer. Roll the baking paper up tightly and place in the fridge until set. When the chocolate has set, unravel the baking paper and you'll have beautiful chocolate shards.
This is important when making this Baileys chocolate ripple cake as the chilling time allows the crunchy biscuits to soften, to soak up the Baileys flavour, and to become soft and cake-like (the ultimate texture for any chocolate ripple cake!)
You can store this log in the refrigerator for 2 days. This recipe is not suitable for freezing.
Related Recipes
Chocolate Ripple Cake is a simple dessert to make and share... and there really are so many different options.
Use your favourite toppings to create your very own special version of chocolate ripple cake!
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Baileys Chocolate Ripple Cake
Ingredients
- 600 ml cream thickened or whipping
- 100 ml Baileys Irish Cream
- 250 g Arnott's Choc Ripple biscuits or any plain sweet chocolate cookies
- fresh berries, chocolate and fresh mint leaves to decorate
Instructions
Conventional Method
- Place the cream in a bowl and beat with handheld beaters or a stand-mixer until soft peaks form.
- Add the Baileys Irish Cream and gently beat through until combined.
- Spread some of the whipped cream along the base of your serving dish.
- Hold one chocolate ripple biscuit in your hand. Spread a teaspoon of whipped cream onto the flat edge and place another chocolate ripple biscuit on top. Repeat until you have a stack of 3-4 biscuits in your hand.
- Place the stack standing upright onto the cream on the serving plate. Repeat with another 3-4 biscuits and then join that stack to the serving platter to form one long log.
- Repeat until all of the biscuits have been used.
- Use the remaining whipped cream to spread over the entire outside of the log.
- Chill in the fridge. For best results, place log in the fridge overnight before serving (as this will allow the biscuits to soften).
- Decorate with fresh berries, chocolate (see notes) and fresh mint leaves.
Thermomix Method
- Insert the butterfly into the Thermomix bowl. Add the cream and beat on Speed 3 until very soft peaks just start to form.
- Add the Baileys Irish Cream and beat again on Speed 3 until combined and soft peaks have formed.
- Spread some of the whipped cream along the base of your serving dish.
- Hold one chocolate ripple biscuit in your hand. Spread a teaspoon of whipped cream onto the flat edge and place another chocolate ripple biscuit on top. Repeat until you have a stack of 3-4 biscuits in your hand.
- Place the stack standing upright onto the cream on the serving plate. Repeat with another 3-4 biscuits and then join that stack to the serving platter to form one long log.
- Repeat until all of the biscuits have been used.
- Use the remaining whipped cream to spread over the entire outside of the log.
- Chill in the fridge. For best results, place log in the fridge overnight before serving (as this will allow the biscuits to soften).
- Decorate with fresh berries, chocolate (see notes) and fresh mint leaves.
Notes
- Homemade Baileys - quick and simple to make using just 5 pantry ingredients and some Irish whiskey. It makes a fantastic gift for your family and friends in a cute little bottle as well.Click here for how to make your own Baileys.
- Chocolate shards - melt milk and white chocolate in separate bowls and then spread them over baking paper in a thin layer, rolled up the baking paper tightly and placed in the fridge until set. When the chocolate has set, unravel the baking paper and you'll have beautiful chocolate pieces!
- Chilling overnight - this is important when making this chocolate ripple cake as the chilling time allows the crunchy biscuits to soften, to take up the Baileys flavour, and to become soft and cake-like (the ultimate texture for any chocolate ripple cake!)
- Storing - you can store this log in the refrigerator for 2 days. This recipe is not suitable for freezing.
Jody says
Baileys chocolate ripple cake is amazing! I ‘paint’ my chocolate ripple biscuits with a little baileys first before spreading the cream.
Lucy says
Fantastic!