Irish Cream Mousse Cake for a stunning cake to impress just about everyone
Rich Chocolate Fudge brownies as the base for this cake
But you can use cake or a no bake cookie crust too!
Irish cream buttercream icing is completely optional
However the buttercream really added a perfect compliment to that rich deep triple chocolate
Whipped cream topping would be an equally delicious option!
Let’s talk about Irish Cream
Even though Bailey’s now makes a vegan Irish Cream I’ve made a homemade recipe anyway
It’s so incredibly easy and I saved a ton of money by doing it this way!
Substitutions & Notes for Success:
For those who cannot use alcohol in their baking I would suggest to use coffee or plant milk as a substitute
There are several options for vegan whipped cream nowadays
So whichever one you choose be sure to have enough for 2 cups fully whipped volume
To make a no bake crust for this mousse cake
Simply combine 1½ cups of your favorite cookie crushed up with 4 Tablespoons of melted vegan butter
Press it into the bottom of a spring form pan and refrigerate while you prepare the mousse recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR HOW TO MAKE THIS CAKE!
Homemade Irish Cream
Homemade Irish Cream
Ingredients
- Irish Whiskey 1/3 cup
- Strong Brewed Coffee ¼ cup
- Sugar of your choice/ Agave / Maple Syrup / Monkfruit:: ¼ cup
- Almond Milk or your choice plant milk ¾ cup
Instructions
- If using granulated sugar it is best to mix that first with the hot brewed coffee to dissolve
- Then combine everything together in a jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months
For the Mousse Cake
Irish Cream Mousse Cake
Ingredients
For the Irish Cream Mousse
- Vegan Semi Sweet Chocolate Couverture 6 ounces approx 1 cup 168g
- Raw Cashews 1 cup 150g
- Irish Cream ¾ cup 177ml *see notes
- Whipped Cream 2 cups whipped volume
For the Irish Cream Ganache
- Vegan Semi Sweet Chocolate Couverture 4ounces approximately ¾ cup 113g
- Plant Milk ¼ cup 60ml
- Irish Cream 2 Tablespoons
For the Irish Cream Buttercream
- Vegan Butter 2 sticks 226g
- Confectioners Sugar 2 cups 240g
- Salt ¼ teaspoon
- Irish Cream 4 Tablespoons 60ml
Instructions
- First prepare your 8" springform pan with parchment paper lining and a spray of pan spray
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare the brownie recipe as per the instructions on that post but you will bake it in an 8" springform pan
- Once the brownie is completely cooled
- Prepare the chocolate mousse by bringing the cashews to a rolling boil in approximately 1½ cups of water
- Turn off the heat and let them soak for 30 minutes, then drain & rinse
- Combine the warm cashews and room temperature Irish Cream together in a high speed blender and blend smooth
- Melt the vegan chocolate in a large bowl then add the warm cashew/Irish Cream mixture and whisk smooth
- Whip the vegan whipped cream to medium peaks then fold into the chocolate base only if the chocolate mixture is cool to the touch or you will melt the cream
- Pour the Irish Cream Chocolate Mousse into the springform pan on top of the brownie base and then refrigerate until set approximately 3 hours or overnight
- Prepare the Irish Cream Ganache by combining all the ingredients for the ganache in a small sauce pot and heat over low-medium heat whisking constantly until melted & smooth
- Pour the warm ganache over the set mousse cake and refrigerate again to set completely
- Meanwhile prepare the Irish Cream buttercream by whipping the room temperature vegan butter with the salt until fluffy with the paddle attachment of an electric stand mixer
- Add the sifted confectioners sugar and mix smooth
- Once all the sugar is incorporated, scrape the bottom & sides of the bowl and whip on high for 3 minutes
- On low speed slowly add the Irish Cream 1 Tbs at a time until it is all incorporated
- Pipe the buttercream onto the mousse cake as shown in the video tutorial
- Use the excess ganache for a drizzle on each slice
An especially wonderful thing about your recipes Gretchen is how many options you give people to take part in making one of your delicious plant based desserts. You rock.
You never cease to amaze me! This looks and sounds DELICIOUS!
Hi Gretchen, would it be possible to substitute the cashews for a different kind of nut like almond or something else? Thank you, the recipe looks amazing.
I was able to find unsalted cashews and made this and it was absolutely amazing