The Best Espresso Buttercream Frosting
This is the best espresso buttercream frosting and only requires just 5 ingredients in order to make! Coffee lovers will absolutely love putting this on these easy espresso cupcakes, chocolate cake, and even vanilla cupcakes.
Servings: 12
Calories: 262kcal
Equipment
- Electric Stand Mixer
- Piping Bag
- Rubber Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 sticks
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, can use milk or heavy cream too
- 1 ½ teaspoons espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In the bowl of an electric stand mixer using the paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed until creamy (about 1-2 minutes). Add the powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, espresso powder, and vanilla extract and mix on low speed until combined (about 30 seconds).
- Then increase the speed to high and beat for another 1-2 minutes (frosting should be light and creamy).
- Use it to frost your cupcakes, cake, or even brownies!
Notes
- Espresso Powder: Do not substitute this ingredient with instant coffee powder or instant coffee granules. The flavor will ruin the frosting. You can find espresso powder at your local grocery store or online.
- Light & Fluffy Texture: Adding just a bit of heavy whipping cream will make your frosting super smooth and creamy. Definitely don't skip this ingredient!
- Room Temperature: The butter needs to be at room temperature in order to create the perfect consistency of buttercream frosting.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 12mg | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 509IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.03mg
