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Coffee Buttercream Frosting

Calling all coffee lovers. This rich and creamy Coffee Buttercream Frosting is the perfect addition to all your cakes and confections. Just 4 ingredients and ready in 5 minutes!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword buttercream, coffee, espresso, frosting
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 12 cups

Ingredients

  • cups butter - room temperature
  • 5-6 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 3 tbsp strong brewed coffee OR espresso, OR coffee emulsion - room temperature or cold
  • 3 tbsp milk

Instructions

  • Place the butter in a large mixer bowl and beat on high speed for several minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Sift in half of the confectioner's sugar and beat again, starting slowly until incorporated and then increase to high until well-whipped.
  • Add the remaining confectioner's sugar along with the cold coffee, and the milk and mix slowly until just incorporated. Then increase the speed and beat well until whipped and creamy.
  • Spread or pipe onto your baked treats - cake, cupcakes, etc.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

*To make this ultra-creamy - beat each step for 5 full minutes before adding more ingredients. This isn't necessary but enhances the texture.
*This is enough to fill, crumb coat, and frost & decorate a 3-layer, 8" round cake. Increase the recipe by 1/2 if you like your frosting thicker than what you see here or wish to pipe on more decoration.