Kahlua Buttercream Frosting
A rich and flavorful buttercream frosting infused with Kahlua liqueur, perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and brownies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Kahlua liqueur
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (optional for chocolate version)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Pour in the Kahlua liqueur and vanilla extract, then beat until smooth and well blended.
- If the frosting is too thick, add heavy cream or milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- For chocolate Kahlua frosting, sift in cocoa powder and mix until fully incorporated.
- Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or brownies.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Let it sit at room temperature to soften before using again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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