Coffee Buttercream Frosting
Silky, rich, and bursting with bold espresso flavor, this Coffee Buttercream Frosting adds a sophisticated twist to your cakes and cupcakes. Perfectly creamy and easy to whip up, it’s a must-try for coffee lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks), room temperature
- Powdered Sugar: 3 cups, sifted
- Instant Espresso Powder: 2 tablespoons
- Hot Water: 1 tablespoon
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Ensure butter is at room temperature and mixer is ready.
- Combine Ingredients: Dissolve espresso powder in hot water. Beat butter until fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Set up mixing bowl and tools.
- Assemble the Dish: Gradually add powdered sugar, mix. Add espresso mix, vanilla, and salt.
- Cook to Perfection: Beat 3–5 minutes until fluffy and smooth.
- Finishing Touches: Scrape bowl, adjust consistency with cream if needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pipe or spread onto cooled baked goods.
Notes
- Use espresso powder (not granules) for smooth texture.
- Chill before piping for better shape retention.
- Re-whip after storage for best consistency.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for spiced variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 batch
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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