Kahlua Buttercream Cake Filling
A rich and luscious filling made with Kahlua that elevates cakes and cupcakes with its buttery flavor and coffee notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 standard layered cake or approximately 12-16 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup Kahlua
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (optional for chocolate flavor)
Instructions
- Cream the butter in a large mixing bowl until creamy.
- Incorporate the powdered sugar gradually, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Add the Kahlua, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Whip on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Mix in cocoa powder for a chocolate flavor, if desired.
- Fill or frost cakes, or store in the refrigerator for later use.
Notes
Make sure to use softened butter for the best texture. Taste as you go to tailor the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg