Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Coffee Buttercream Frosting. This luscious frosting is infused with the bold flavor of espresso, perfect for topping your favorite cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
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For the Coffee Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso powder or instant coffee granules
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Dissolve Espresso Powder: In a small bowl, dissolve the espresso powder in the hot water and set aside to cool slightly.
- Beat Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add Ingredients: Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until fully combined and smooth.
- Adjust Consistency: If the frosting is too thick, add heavy cream or milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Finalize: Beat for another 2–3 minutes until light, creamy, and spreadable. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, add an extra 1/2 tablespoon of espresso powder.
- This frosting pairs beautifully with chocolate, vanilla, or caramel cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
