Coffee Buttercream Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter ((2 sticks/227 grams) at room temperature)
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar (300 grams)
• 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
• 2 teaspoons hot water

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, dissolve the espresso powder in hot water. Set aside to cool.

2. 2

   Use the padde attachment of a stand mixer to beat the butter until creamy and light. This could take 4-5 minutes.

3. 3

   In the meantime, sieve the powdered sugar if necessary.

4. 4

   Turn the mixer speed to low and add the powder sugar to the butter a few spoonfuls at a time. Stop to scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.

5. 5

   When the powdered sugar has been completely combined into the butter increase the speed to medium high and beat for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.

6. 6

   Stop the mixer and add the cooled espresso mixture. Beat on high speed for a minute or so until thoroughly combined.