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    Kahlua Brownies with Kahlua Whipped Cream

    July 24, 2020 by Kathryn 11 Comments

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    These Kahlua brownies with Kahlua Whipped Cream use boxed brownie mix and involve a 5 minute whipped cream. What's not to like!?

    These brownies aren't rocket science, but they are a HUGE hit with everyone. They involve brownie mix that's doctored up with a bit of booze (enter Kahlua) then topped with a whipped cream Kahlua frosting. I mean -- what more is there to ask for?

    I have already written extensively on how I've given up making brownies from scratch in the post for Brownie Pizza Cake with Fresh Berries and Whipped Cream, but suffice it to say brownie mix reigns supreme over in our house. Don't be scared to use the boxed mix.

    close up of one brownie with kahlua frosting and spoon and bowl of chocolate nibs

    Baking with Kahlúa

    Kahlua is a coffee liqueur from Veracruz Mexico -- comprised of rum, sugar, and 100% Arabica coffee. It has 20% alcohol by volume, so it's less than straight up rum but it has more alcohol than Baileys. (Another difference between Kahlua and Baileys is that Baileys has some additional creaminess than Kahlua doesn't have.)

    It's a natural pairing with chocolate because coffee accentuates the flavor of chocolate.

    In these Kahlua brownies, the Kahlua is going to replace the water in your brownie mix. Consult the back of the package to make sure, but most brownie mixes require ⅓ cup of water. Instead, use ⅓ cup of Kahlua.

    Simple as that.

    6 frosted brownies on marble tray with chocolate nibs on glass bowl

    Kahlua Brownies from a Mix? Yes, please.

    Our favorite brownie mix is Ghirardelli and we can buy the mixes in bulk at Costco, but Duncan Hines also has a pretty mean mix, too. Use whatever you have on hand and prefer the most. It's more of a personal preference!

    Do you like cake-like or the extra fudgy ones? These can be adapted for either kind!

    Tips for Making These Brownies

    • Grease then line 9" square pan with parchment paper. This will allow you to remove the brownies from the pan to let them cool further. Then you can cut and ice!
    • Adults only, please. Don't give these brownies to kids. 😂😂 May go without saying -- but for real, the alcohol cooks out of the brownies but does not cook out of the frosting.
    brownie with frosting on stack of white plates with kahlua bottle in background

    Kahlua Frosting or Icing

    Do you use the term frosting or icing? Are these two terms interchangeable? I don't even know.

    This Kahlua frosting requires just four ingredients: heavy whipping cream, confectioner's sugar, Kahlua, and vanilla extract.

    Start by whipping the heavy cream until the cream starts coming together. Then gradually add your confectioner's sugar (powdered sugar), then Kahlua, then vanilla extract. Stop when your cream reaches stiff peaks.

    You should be able to pull the whisk out of your frosting from the stand mixer and the frosting should stick straight up like a mountain.

    aerial shot of frosted brownies with chocolate bits in bowl and bottle of kahlua

    Other Recipes Using Liqueurs

    • Baileys Chocolate Poke Cake
    • Kahlua Sour Cream Coffee Cake
    • Elderflower Pound Cake
    • Meyer Lemon Elderflower Cake
    close up of brownie with frosting on white plate and chocolate nibs

    xox,

    kathryn

    As always, if you make anything from the blog, be sure to let me know! I love hearing from you in the comments on this post below or find Worn Slap Out on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

    Kahlua Brownies with Kahlua Whipped Cream

    These Kahlua brownies with Kahlua Whipped Cream use boxed brownie mix and involve a 5 minute whipped cream. What's not to like!?
    4.70 from 10 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: boxed brownie mix, chocolate brownies, doctored brownies
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 9 large brownies

    Ingredients

    For the brownies:

    • 1 package of your favorite brownie mix + all necessary ingredients
    • ⅓ cup kahlua

    For the whipped cream:

    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 3-4 Tablespoons confectioner's sugar
    • ¼ cup kahlua
    • ¼ tsp vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven according to package and spray or great a 9" square pan then line with parchment paper.
    • Prepare brownie mix as directed EXCEPT instead of water, use kahlua and mix into brownie batter. Bake as directed.
    • For the whipping cream: In a stand mixer with whisk attachment or using a hand mixer, beat heavy cream until cream just starts to come together. Gradually add confectioner's sugar while continuing to beat the cream. Add vanilla and kahlua slowly and beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Be careful to not over beat!
    • When brownies are cooled, remove from pan, cut, and top with the kahlua whipped cream. (I used a Russian ball tip to pipe mine...but you could easily spread the cream out with a knife all over the tops of the brownies.

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    1. Sunena

      March 18, 2021 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      Now that I know I can replace water with KAHLUA (!!) I will never eat brownies the same away again. I am literally sitting here drooling!

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        March 18, 2021 at 4:10 pm

        Yesss! It's the best substitution around! 😂

        Reply
    2. Neli Howard

      March 18, 2021 at 4:32 pm

      5 stars
      Oh Kathryn!! These are amazing! Truly amazing. I think i could eat the entire pan if no one was watching.

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        March 19, 2021 at 10:14 pm

        Thanks so much! And yeah -- you gotta be careful. These brownies will get ya! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Michelle

      March 18, 2021 at 4:37 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my word, these have got to be the best brownies around! The kahlua whipped cream is just so decadent and delicious!

      Reply
    4. Jenn

      March 18, 2021 at 5:11 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at Kalua! I'm glad it's almost the weekend because that means I can make these without having to wait long! I can't wait to try them!

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        March 19, 2021 at 10:13 pm

        I hope you love them, Jenn!

        Reply
    5. Sara Welch

      March 18, 2021 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good boozy dessert and this one is no exception! So delicious and easy; exactly what I needed to cure my sweet tooth!

      Reply
    6. Sandy

      August 28, 2023 at 7:28 pm

      Question? Can I Frosty’s a day ahead of time? And where they need to be refrigerated?

      Reply
    7. Sandy

      August 28, 2023 at 7:30 pm

      *edit
      Can I frost these a day ahead of time? And will they need to be refrigerated?

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        September 04, 2023 at 2:21 pm

        Hi Sandy! Yes, you can absolutely frost these a day ahead of time. Stick them in the refrigerator until about an hour or two before you'll eat them!

        Reply

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