Cafe Au Lait Bars Recipe

Indulge in these dreamy Cafe Au Lait Bars! Not too sweet, these bars capture the perfect balance of rich coffee and creamy delight. A simple recipe with surprising elegance, they're easily dressed up with chocolate chips or a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for coffee breaks, dessert, or any occasion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 1477 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 4.7 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cafe Au Lait Bars

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How to Make Cafe Au Lait Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs until light, fluffy, and pale yellow (about 3 minutes with an electric mixer).
  3. Gradually add the sugar, beating until the mixture is glossy and thick (about 5 minutes).
  4. Beat in the melted butter and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Set aside 1 1/2 cups of the batter.
  8. In a small bowl, stir together the instant coffee crystals and heavy cream until dissolved.
  9. Add the coffee cream mixture to the remaining batter and mix until well incorporated.
  10. Spread the coffee batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  11. Spoon the reserved batter over the coffee batter. Using a knife or toothpick, swirl the batters together to create a marble effect.
  12. Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  13. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  14. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Dust with powdered sugar or add chocolate chips before baking for an extra touch.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

605g

Fat

119g

Carbs

83g