Coffee Buttercream
Serves: 3 cups
 
Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, stir 2 teaspoons hot water with espresso powder until dissolved.
  2. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and salt at medium speed until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low; gradually add confectioner’s sugar. Add espresso mixture, milk, and vanilla extract; increase speed to medium-high and beat until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Use immediately.
Recipe by Victoria at https://victoriamag.com/coffee-walnut-cake/