Espresso Frosting – Sugar Spun Run

This 6-ingredient espresso frosting has a sturdy espresso taste with a wonderfully balanced sweetness (trace: it’s not too candy!). Pair it with chocolate cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, brownies, or banana cake!

6-Ingredient Espresso Buttercream

At this time’s espresso frosting was extremely requested (notice: hold the recipe requests coming, I hold a working listing and love with the ability to ship one thing that’s been particularly requested for!). With subtly bitter undertones and vibrant espresso taste, it’s the right combo of candy and bitter and a stunning complement to simply about any baked good. It pairs nicely with so many alternative flavors of cake, cupcakes, and extra (you’ll be able to even unfold it over cinnamon rolls–yum!).

Why you’ll love this espresso buttercream:

• Straightforward to make with easy substances (solely 6!).
• Distinct espresso taste from a fast selfmade espresso focus.
• Not too candy, which is a standard criticism with buttercreams.
• Pipes nicely and appears so fairly on cupcakes!
• Versatile! I embody directions within the recipe card to remodel this recipe right into a mocha frosting (which I truthfully choose, as a result of espresso and chocolate collectively is considered one of my favourite combos).

I can consider so many makes use of for this espresso frosting, from filling chocolate macarons and whoopie pies to topping donuts and even brownies! I’ve a sense you’re actually going to find it irresistible 💜

What You Want

As I discussed in yesterday’s Oreo frosting, I’m a flag-waving fan of fuss-free buttercreams which are easy by way of substances but complicated within the taste division. At this time’s recipe suits the mildew properly, with simply 6 fundamental substances:

• Prompt espresso. You might need a few of this mendacity round in the event you’ve made my satan’s meals cake, double chocolate chip cookies, or cheesecake brownies. We’ll be mixing this with a small quantity of water to create a espresso focus. Ensure you let this combination cool utterly earlier than including it your buttercream (trace: pop it in your fridge to hurry up the method)!
• Butter. Seize some unsalted butter and let it sit at room temperature till it’s totally softened (however not melty) earlier than getting began. In the event you’d choose to make use of salted butter, you’ll be able to simply skip the extra salt within the recipe.
• Salt. Only a pinch balances the sugar and brings out the flavour of this espresso buttercream.
• Vanilla extract. A splash of vanilla extract goes SO nicely with the espresso taste; it smooths all the things out.
• Powdered sugar. I used to be very cautious to ensure this espresso buttercream wasn’t too candy! Because of this, it’s a little bit of a softer texture (completely pipeable and secure, although!). You may make it sturdier by including extra sugar in the event you’d like, simply notice it’ll be a bit sweeter.

SAM’S TIP: Need to make mocha frosting? Add a little bit of cocoa powder! I included notes for making a mocha model of this espresso buttercream within the recipe beneath. It has a refined chocolate taste (and is truthfully my favourite model of this recipe!).

As ordinary, that is simply an summary of the substances I used and why. For the complete recipe please scroll all the way down to the underside of the submit!

How you can Make Espresso Frosting

1. Add the moment espresso to a liquid measuring cup, then pour the recent water overtop. Stir nicely till the espresso dissolves, then let cool utterly earlier than continuing. You may place this combination within the fridge to hurry up the chilling course of!
2. Cream the butter with an electrical mixer till easy.
3. Regularly add the powdered sugar together with your mixer on low pace, then stir within the vanilla and salt.
4. Lastly, drizzle within the espresso whereas stirring. Cease to scrape the bowl to ensure all the things is mixed, then use as desired.

SAM’S TIP: In the event you plan to make use of this espresso buttercream for an 8 or 9″ layer cake, it’s possible you’ll need to take into account growing the recipe by 50%, since this recipe will make simply sufficient frosting for that measurement cake. I’d particularly suggest this in the event you plan to brighten your cake with some additional swirls on high.

Often Requested Questions

Straightforward breezy. I can’t wait to listen to how you want this one, and don’t hesitate to ship extra recipe requests my approach!

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