# COFFEE BUTTERCREAM

This frosting is silky smooth, has rich coffee flavor, and pairs beautifully with many cake flavors.

- Cuisine: French
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.5 tsp instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1.5 Tbsp whole milk, room temperature
- 1 Cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3.5 Cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 Pinch salt

## Instructions

1. Combine the instant espresso/coffee with the whole milk and set aside.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter on high until creamy and smooth (about 5 minutes), scraping down the bowl and paddle a few times in between.
3. Turn the mixer to low and add the powdered sugar a few cups at a time, scraping down the bowl and paddle between intervals.
4. Add the vanilla, the coffee/espresso milk mixture, and salt.
5. Mix on low until fully incorporated, about one minute.

## Equipment

- stand mixer

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8bypH6h/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/94f861eb-bd8a-4709-8c70-b3928d63f414
- Extracted: 2026-03-19

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