Best 6 Coffee Flavored Frosting Recipes

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our exquisite Coffee Flavored Frosting, a culinary delight that elevates any dessert to new heights. This versatile frosting is crafted with rich coffee and creamy butter, resulting in a luscious, velvety texture that complements a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.

1. **Classic Coffee Frosting:** Experience the timeless flavor combination of coffee and chocolate in this classic frosting. It pairs perfectly with chocolate cake or cupcakes, enhancing their richness and creating a harmonious symphony of flavors.

2. **Mocha Frosting:** Elevate your frosting game with the decadent Mocha Frosting. This frosting combines the bold flavors of coffee and chocolate with the velvety smoothness of whipped cream, resulting in an irresistible indulgence that will leave your taste buds craving more.

3. **Coffee Buttercream Frosting:** Discover the epitome of creamy indulgence with our Coffee Buttercream Frosting. This frosting is meticulously crafted with butter, powdered sugar, and coffee, resulting in a smooth, spreadable texture that complements vanilla or yellow cakes, adding a touch of sophistication to your baked creations.

4. **Espresso Frosting:** Experience the intense flavor of espresso in this rich and robust frosting. Perfect for those who love a bold coffee kick, this frosting pairs wonderfully with chocolate or vanilla cakes, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication.

5. **Tiramisu Frosting:** Transport yourself to Italy with our delectable Tiramisu Frosting. Inspired by the classic Italian dessert, this frosting combines the flavors of coffee, mascarpone cheese, and cocoa powder, creating a light and airy texture that will transform your cakes and cupcakes into irresistible treats.

6. **Coffee Glaze:** Add a touch of shine and coffee flavor to your cakes and pastries with our simple yet elegant Coffee Glaze. Made with coffee, powdered sugar, and milk, this glaze is easy to prepare and provides a glossy finish that will make your desserts look as good as they taste.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

COFFEE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Calling all coffee lovers. This rich and creamy Coffee Buttercream Frosting is the perfect addition to all your cakes and confections. Just 4 ingredients and ready in 5 minutes!

Provided by Gina Kleinworth

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 4

1½ cups butter - room temperature
5-6 cups confectioner's sugar
3 tbsp strong brewed coffee (OR espresso, OR coffee emulsion - room temperature or cold)
3 tbsp milk

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 FROSTING



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Delicious coffee flavored chocolate frosting. Cream may be substituted for the milk for added richness.

Provided by Jeannette Gartner

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
¼ cup milk
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons butter
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Mix together; instant coffee or leftover coffee, milk, cocoa powder, butter or margarine, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar until of spreading consistency. Makes more than enough to frost a 13x9 inch sheet cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 32.9 mg, Sugar 37 g

5-MINUTE COFFEE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING RECIPE



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This homemade coffee buttercream frosting is fluffy, delicious, and amazingly easy to make. The recipe uses instant coffee, softened butter, powdered sugar and 1/2 tsp of milk. It's packed with coffee flavor is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and more.

Provided by Sam Adler

Categories     Cakes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3 cups confectioners sugar (sifted)
1 1/2 tsp instant coffee granules (divided)
1/2 tsp milk or cream

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!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 piece, Calories 202 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 2 mg, Sugar 23 g

COFFEE BUTTER FROSTING



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For coffee lovers. A delicious mocha frosting. Perfect with chocolate, caramel, or white cakes.

Provided by GINGER P

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the confectioners sugar and cocoa powder. In another bowl, beat the butter until creamy, gradually beat in the sugar mixture, being sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl, occasionally. Finally stir in the coffee, and beat until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 13.5 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 36.5 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

COFFEE ICING



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Use strong brewed coffee in this quick and easy cake icing recipe with butter and vanilla extract.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Beat together confectioners' sugar, butter or margarine, coffee, and vanilla until smooth. Add more liquid or confectioners' sugar as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 55.1 mg, Sugar 39.3 g

COFFEE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING RECIPE



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Bring java flavor to your buttercream frosting. This Coffee Buttercream Frosting uses instant coffee to give cakes and cupcakes an unforgettable topper.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 2-1/2 cups or 20 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup MAXWELL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL Suisse Mocha
1/3 cup hot milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar (about 4 cups)

Steps:

  • Dissolve flavored instant coffee in hot milk; set aside.
  • Beat butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating on low speed after each addition until well blended. Add coffee mixture; mix well.
  • Let frosting stand, if necessary, until of desired spreading consistency. Use to frost your favorite cake or cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 45 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Use strong coffee: For a rich, bold coffee flavor in your frosting, use freshly brewed coffee. Avoid instant coffee, which can create a weak and artificial flavor.
  • Don't overbeat the frosting: Overbeating can cause the frosting to become too thick and stiff. Beat it just until it is smooth and creamy.
  • Use unsalted butter: Unsalted butter allows you to control the amount of salt in your frosting. If you use salted butter, taste the frosting before adding additional salt.
  • Add a pinch of salt: Salt helps to balance the sweetness of the frosting and enhance the coffee flavor.
  • Use cocoa powder: Cocoa powder adds a rich chocolate flavor to the frosting. If you don't have cocoa powder, you can use instant coffee powder instead.
  • Use a variety of extracts: Extracts like vanilla, almond, and hazelnut can add additional flavor to the frosting. Experiment with different extracts to find your favorite combination.
  • Chill the frosting before using: Chilling the frosting will make it easier to spread and pipe. If you are using the frosting immediately, be sure to beat it again before using.

Conclusion:

Coffee-flavored frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of desserts. It is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and even ice cream. With its rich, bold coffee flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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