Kahlua Buttercream Cake Filling
A deliciously indulgent frosting that combines creamy butter and coffee-flavored Kahlua, perfect for filling layers and frosting cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Fills and frosts 2-3 layers or a dozen cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Kahlua
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Add Kahlua, heavy cream or milk, espresso powder (if using), and vanilla extract.
- Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Use the Kahlua Buttercream to fill cake layers or frost cupcakes as desired.
Notes
For a stronger coffee flavor, add more espresso powder. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg