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Best Substitutes for Kahlua (in baking) — What to Use Instead

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Strong Espresso + Sugar: 1/4 cup espresso + 2 tbsp sugar per 1/4 cup Kahlua — Captures the coffee flavor without alcohol. Great for tiramisu.

Coffee Extract: 1 tsp per 1 tbsp Kahlua — Concentrated coffee flavor. Available in specialty stores.

Overview

Top substitute for kahlua (in baking): Strong Espresso + Sugar (1/4 cup espresso + 2 tbsp sugar per 1/4 cup Kahlua). Captures the coffee flavor without alcohol. Great for tiramisu. Plus 2 more alternatives.

Key Details

  • Strong Espresso + Sugar: 1/4 cup espresso + 2 tbsp sugar per 1/4 cup Kahlua — Captures the coffee flavor without alcohol. Great for tiramisu.
  • Coffee Extract: 1 tsp per 1 tbsp Kahlua — Concentrated coffee flavor. Available in specialty stores.
  • Instant Coffee + Chocolate Syrup: 1 tsp instant coffee + 1 tbsp chocolate syrup — Mimics Kahlua's coffee-chocolate notes.

Why This Matters

  • Kahlua (in baking) may need substituting due to dietary restrictions
  • Running out of an ingredient mid-recipe is common
  • Allergies or preferences may require alternatives

How To

  1. 1Best overall substitute: Strong Espresso + Sugar at 1/4 cup espresso + 2 tbsp sugar per 1/4 cup Kahlua
  2. 2Consider what role the ingredient plays in the recipe
  3. 3Test substitutes in small batches first
  4. 4Adjust other ingredients as noted for best results

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Frequently Asked Questions

The best substitute is Strong Espresso + Sugar at 1/4 cup espresso + 2 tbsp sugar per 1/4 cup Kahlua. Captures the coffee flavor without alcohol. Great for tiramisu.