Fluffy coffee buttercream frosting is so decadent when piled on a rich chocolate cake! This coffee frosting recipe has plenty of coffee flavor, in a buttery richness that will make you swoon. The recipe makes enough frosting for a two-layer 9 inch cake. Or halve it for a 9x13 cake in the pan.
A quick look at the recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Serving: 16
- Calories: 292 kcal per serving
- Flavor Profile: Sweet, buttery coffee flavor, rich and decadent.
- Difficulty: Easy, perfect for fall baking and weeknight desserts.
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How to make coffee buttercream
- Step 1: Place coffee granules in a small dish. Add the hot water and stir.
- Step 2: Whip the butter till fluffy.
- Step 3: Add coffee mixture, cream, and powdered sugar. Beat till fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Step 4: Frost the cake or cupcakes.
Uses for coffee frosting
As I mentioned earlier, I love this on a rich chocolate cake. But it would be wonderful on these from-scratch chocolate cupcakes, or on a spice cake.
You could use it as luscious filling in chocolate whoopie pies, or piped into cannolis.
You just can't go wrong with this frosting slathered over something rich and sweet.
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Coffee Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 2 Tablespoons hot water
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Dissolve coffee in hot water.
- Beat butter for one minute.
- Add cream, coffee mixture, and powdered sugar. Beat for 1 minute.
- Stop mixer, scrape down sides of bowl, and beat again for another minute.
- Spread on cake or cupcakes.
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