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Chocolate-Kahlua Frosting

Delicious on any cake!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 369kcal
Author: Sula

Ingredients

  • 12 TB (1½ stick) butter
  • 4 oz (½ block) cream cheese
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 TB coffee liqueur Kahlua
  • 1 TB heavy cream or milk

Instructions

  • Place butter in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
    12 TB (1½ stick) butter
  • Add cream cheese and continue to beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
    4 oz (½ block) cream cheese
  • Add cocoa powder and beat to combine.
    ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Add powdered sugar, no more than one cup at a time. Mix well and repeat until all sugar is mixed in.
    4 cups powdered sugar
  • Add vanilla, 2 tablespoons Kahlua and 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk.
    ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 TB coffee liqueur, 1 TB heavy cream or milk
  • Beat until all liquid is fully incorporated and frosting is smooth and fluffy.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 594IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.