Espresso Buttercream Frosting
This Espresso Buttercream Frosting is so decadent and lusciously creamy. Coffee lovers rejoice, this is definitely going to become your favorite frosting recipe.
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 235kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons espresso powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Mix the espresso powder and the vanilla in a bowl or cup until smooth. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add in the butter and beat with a whisk attachment on high for five minutes. Reduce the speed to low and slowly add the powdered sugar- 1/2 cup increments at a time - and let each addition incorporate completely before adding more.
- Once all of the powdered sugar is in, scrape the bowl and then whip for a minute until fluffy and light.
- Add the espresso paste to the bowl and stir with a spatula to combine.
- Pipe onto cupcakes.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups of frosting, enough to frost a dozen cupcakes.
- We use King Arthur Espresso Powder.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 10mg | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 473IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg