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Easy Coffee Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
10 Tablespoons butter, softened 1 1/4 Cups Confectioner's sugar 1 1/2 Teaspoons instant espresso powder Pinch table salt 1/2 Teaspoon vanilla extract 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
Directions
With a stand mixer and whisk attachment, beat the butter until smooth. WITH THE MIXER OFF!!!! (I learned this the hard way) add in the sugar and salt. Beat on low speed until the sugar and the butter has been combined. In a small cup, combine the instant espresso powder, vanilla, and cream. Pour the espresso/vanilla mixture into the mixer and beat on medium until combined. Increase speed to medium-high, and beat until light and fluffy, about four minutes. Use to frost your cake!
This goes great on Dark Chocolate cupcakes. Or just plain, either way.