Description
This creamy Coffee Buttercream Frosting combines the smooth richness of butter with bold espresso flavor, creating a silky topping perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Its balance of sweetness and coffee aroma makes it irresistible for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Make sure the butter is softened and your mixer is ready.
- Dissolve espresso powder in 1 tablespoon of warm water and set aside.
- Beat softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk or cream, while mixing.
- Add dissolved espresso and vanilla extract, then continue beating until fluffy.
- Adjust consistency with more milk or sugar as needed.
- Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to frost.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for a creamy texture.
- Adjust coffee strength by adding more or less espresso powder.
- Chill frosting slightly before piping for firmer consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg