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Coffee Frosting Recipe
Rahat

Coffee Frosting

This coffee frosting is a dreamy, velvety delight that elevates any dessert with its rich, aromatic flavor. In just 5 minutes, you can whip up a batch that’s smooth, creamy, and perfectly balanced—ideal for cakes, cupcakes, or even spooning straight from the bowl.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 276
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons instant coffee
  • 2 Tablespoons very hot water
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon table salt

Method
 

  1. Place instant coffee in a measuring cup and pour hot or steaming water overtop. Whisk until smooth. Allow to cool completely before proceeding (may pop it in the fridge to speed up the process).
  2. Place butter in a large mixing bowl and use an electric mixer to beat until smooth and creamy.
  3. With mixer on low-speed, gradually add powdered sugar and stir until completely combined. Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
  4. Gradually drizzle in cooled coffee mixture, while stirring. Stir until completely combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure ingredients are well incorporated.
  5. Spread or pipe as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 0.3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 27mgPotassium: 35mgSugar: 34gVitamin A: 473IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.1mg
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