These adults-only treats will probably help you wake up in the morning (thanks to the espresso!) but probably should be served after dinner, due to the Kahlua in the batter and frosting. The vanilla bean paste and buttermilk in the batter enhance the flavor of the vanilla-y Kahlua, which is then set off by the espresso powder (and more Kahlua) in the otherwise traditional cream cheese frosting. Adding a few chocolate covered espresso beans to the top of each just give them a little extra “zing.”
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