Best 5 Easy Coffee Icing Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of coffee icing, a culinary masterpiece that transforms ordinary cakes, cupcakes, and cookies into extraordinary treats. This versatile icing, crafted with the rich and aromatic flavors of coffee, opens up a realm of possibilities for home bakers and dessert enthusiasts alike. From the classic coffee buttercream, a luscious and creamy delight, to the decadent coffee ganache, a silky smooth and sophisticated glaze, this article presents a collection of coffee icing recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Dive into the world of coffee icing and elevate your baking creations to new heights of flavor and elegance.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

EASY COFFEE ICING



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Wow, this coffee frosting is fantastic. It's very fragrant and tastes as good as it smells. We were a little concerned that the instant coffee granules would make the icing gritty, but it doesn't at all. In fact, it's what gives this coffee frosting such great flavor. We paired the frosting with chocolate cupcakes and it was the...

Provided by Amy Barrett

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1 Tbsp heaping instant coffee
1 lb powdered sugar
2-3 Tbsp brewed cold coffee

Steps:

  • 1. With a mixer, mix together the butter and coffee.
  • 2. Now mix in the powdered sugar. Blend well.
  • 3. Slowly add small amounts of the coffee until the frosting is the desired consistency.
  • 4. Spread on cake and enjoy!

COFFEE CAKE



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Whip up a classic coffee cake with ease. You can freeze the sponges if you want to save time later on. Ideal for a bake sale, birthday party or coffee morning

Provided by sianie

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

170g butter or margarine, plus extra for the tins
170g caster sugar
3 large eggs
170g self-raising flour
1 tbsp cooled instant coffee, dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water (add more if you like it stronger)
225g icing sugar
100g butter or margarine
1½ tbsp instant coffee, dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water
strawberry jam (optional)
walnuts or cherries, to decorate (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan. Line and butter two 18cm sandwich tins. Add the sugar and butter to a bowl and whisk until very fluffy and pale.
  • Whisk the eggs in a mug with a fork, then add them gradually to the mixture with 1 tbsp of flour each time. (Make sure you don't use all the flour.) When the eggs have been fully combined into the mix, add the rest of the flour and fold it in gently.
  • Add the dissolved coffee to the mixture, still folding. Divide into the sandwich tins and cook for 25-30 min until risen and firm and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for 5 mins then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Can be frozen at this stage.
  • Meanwhile, make the icing by beating the icing sugar with the butter until light and fluffy, then add the dissolved coffee. Whisk, then cover and set aside until ready to ice the cake.
  • Spread half the icing on the bottom of one sponge and spread the strawberry jam on the bottom of the other, if using. Sandwich together, then spread the remaining icing on top. Decorate with walnuts or cherries, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 66 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 49 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

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

ICED COFFEE



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When my sister introduced me to iced coffee, I didn't think I'd like it. Not only did I like it, I decided I could learn how to make an iced coffee recipe of my own. My fast-to-fix version is a refreshing alternative to hot java. -Jenny Reece, Lowry, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 cup boiling water
Sugar substitute equivalent to 4 teaspoons sugar, optional
1 cup fat-free milk
4 teaspoons chocolate syrup
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ice cubes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve coffee in water. Add sweetener if desired. Stir in the milk, chocolate syrup and vanilla; mix well. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Always use fresh coffee. Stale coffee will not produce a flavorful icing.
  • Brew your coffee strong. This will give the icing a more intense coffee flavor.
  • Let your coffee cool completely before using it in the icing. This will prevent the icing from becoming too runny.
  • If you don't have time to brew a fresh pot of coffee, you can use instant coffee powder. Just dissolve the powder in hot water according to the package directions.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark roast coffee. For a lighter flavor, use light roast coffee.
  • Add a little bit of salt to the icing to balance out the sweetness.
  • For a fun twist, try adding a teaspoon of cinnamon or cocoa powder to the icing.

Conclusion:

Coffee icing is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of desserts. It's perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and even brownies. With its rich, coffee flavor, coffee icing is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a frosting that will add a little something extra to your dessert, give coffee icing a try.

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