5 Minute Coffee Buttercream Frosting Recipes

COFFEE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• 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.

COFFEE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• In a small bow, mix boiling water and instant coffee until combined.
• In a standing mixer or large bowl with a hand held mixer, cream butter for 3-5 minutes until very light and creamy. It should be a pale yellow.
• Turn off mixer and add powdered sugar. Beat on low until it starts to combine, about 30-60 seconds. Once it starts to combine and get crumbly, turn up the speed to medium/medium high and mix another 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
• Add coffee mixture and salt and mix until combined.
• Mix in milk or heavy whipping cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.
• Use with your desired dessert and enjoy!

5-MINUTE COFFEE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING RECIPE

Steps:

• Add the 1 cup softened butter to the bowl of a hand or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the sifted 3 cups of confectioners sugar and beat on low speed working up to medium for 2 minutes.
• Dissolve 1 tsp of the instant coffee granules in 1 tbsp of water. With the mixer on medium speed add the coffee to the bowl. Stop and scrape down the bowl. Add the 1/2 tsp cream and the remaining 1/2 tsp dry instant granules to the frosting and mix on low speed until combined, about 1 minute.
• Spread all over cakes and cupcakes!