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Coffee Buttercream Frosting
Coffee buttercream frosting is the best way to get your caffeine fix! This frosting recipe is perfect for coffee lovers. The coffee frosting is smooth and creamy and has amazing coffee flavor. I love pairing this buttercream with chocolate cake or chocolate cupcakes to create a delicious mocha dessert.
👥 5 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 15 min⏳ Prep: 15 min👤 Courtney📖 cakemehometonight
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- mixing bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, whip the room temperature butter for about ⏱️ 5 minutes until it is light, fluffy, and pale in color.
2
Add half of the powdered sugar and mix on the lowest speed setting until fully combined. Add the remaining powdered sugar and continue to mix on low until fully incorporated.
powdered sugar5 cups
3
Add the instant espresso powder, vanilla extract, and salt and mix on low speed until combined. Slowly drizzle in the heavy cream while mixing on low speed. Scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally to ensure the frosting is well mixed.
instant espresso powder2 tbspvanilla extract1 tbsp
4
Increase the speed on the mixer to medium and whip the buttercream for about 3 to ⏱️ 5 minutes until it is smooth and creamy. Turn the mixer to low speed and mix the buttercream for several minutes to remove any air bubbles. *Note: If there are undissolved instant espresso granules, continue to mix the buttercream on low speed until they are fully dissolved.
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