Best Kahlua Buttercream Frosting
Calories: 22
Adjust Servings Here: 4 cups
Description
This Kahlua buttercream frosting is the ultimate dessert accompaniment. Rich, creamy and perfect with any dessert from frosting delicious cupcakes, layered cakes, as well as between macaron shells. Make it with or without chocolate, add a dash of espresso. No matter what time of the year this frosting is always the ultimate treat.
Ingredients
Enough to frost 12 cupcakes or an 2 x 8-inch cake
Chocolate Kahlua Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup (226 g) Unsalted Butter soft, room temperature
- 4 cups (480 g) Powdered sugar confectioners sugar, icing sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) Kahlua Or Irish Cream
- 7 oz (200 g) Chocolate - semi-sweet, dark or white chocolate melted
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ½ tsp Salt
Vanilla Kahlua Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup (226 g) Unsalted Butter soft, room temperature
- 4 cups (480 g) Powdered sugar confectioners sugar, icing sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) Kahlua or Irish Cream
- 2 tsp ( ) Vanilla Extract
- ½ tsp Salt
Instructions
Chocolate kahlua frosting
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate in the microwave or over a double boiler. Allow it to cool to room temperature.7 oz Chocolate - semi-sweet, dark or white chocolate
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.1 cup Unsalted Butter, 4 cups Powdered sugar
- Add the melted chocolate, Kahlua, vanilla extract, and salt, and beat until smooth and fluffy. Adjust the amount of Kahlua to achieve your desired consistency and flavor.½ cup Kahlua , 2 tsp Vanilla Extract, ½ tsp Salt
- If the frosting is too thick, add heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Use the frosting to frost your cake or cupcakes, and enjoy the rich, chocolatey flavor with a hint of Kahlua!
Vanilla Kahlua frosting
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth.1 cup Unsalted Butter
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.4 cups Powdered sugar
- Add the Kahlua, vanilla extract, and salt, and beat until smooth and fluffy. Adjust the amount of Kahlua to achieve your desired consistency and flavor.1/2 cup Kahlua, 2 tsp Vanilla Extract, ½ tsp Salt
- If the frosting is too thick, add heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Use the frosting to frost your cake or cupcakes, and enjoy the rich, vanilla and coffee-flavored frosting!
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