Description
Delicious White Russian Cream Dream Bars with a rich chocolate base and a creamy coffee-flavored topping.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)
- 1 tablespoon vodka
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the coffee liqueur, vodka, and powdered sugar until well combined.
- Once the bars are completely cooled, spread the whipped cream mixture evenly over the top. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For an extra touch, try adding chocolate shavings or crushed nuts on top of the whipped cream layer.
- You can substitute the coffee liqueur with a non-alcoholic coffee syrup for a kid-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg