Coffee Buttercream
A rich espresso frosting that is perfect for cupcakes and cakes! This frosting recipe uses instant espresso powder, giving it perfect coffee flavor.
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 270kcal
Ingredients
Espresso Buttercream
- 2 sticks unsalted butter room temperature
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
Coffee Buttercream
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat the butter and confectioners' sugar together on low speed until well combined.2 sticks unsalted butter, 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- Increase the speed to medium-high and beat for 2 minutes until it becomes very thick.
- Stop the mixer and add the salt, vanilla, and espresso powder into the bowl. Beat on medium-high speed for another 2 minutes.1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 3 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- Turn the mixer to your lowest speed and pour in the heavy cream. Beat until it becomes very creamy and spreadable. Frost your cooled cupcakes!¼ cup heavy cream
Notes
I make sure that all of my ingredients are at room temperature before I start the recipe, so pull out all of the ingredients before you start baking.
Amount of Frosting: this recipe makes enough to generously frost 12 cupcakes or a two layer 8-inch cake. You can double the ingredients to make frosting for 24 cupcakes or a three layer cake.
Salt: If you don’t have kosher salt, halve the amount of salt called for in the recipe. 1 teaspoon kosher salt = ½ teaspoon fine salt. Please note I am using Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt, not Morton Salt. Morton salt is too salty for this!
Espresso Powder: make sure you are using instant espresso powder and not granules!
Storage: Store the cupcakes in the fridge for up to 5 days. Let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before eating.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 19mg | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 544IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.04mg
