Description
Rich espresso buttercream elevates classic desserts with deep Italian coffee intensity. Smooth, creamy frosting delivers an indulgent flavor profile perfect for cake lovers craving sophisticated sweet experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (224 g) butter, softened
- 3 cups (360 g) icing sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 ½ tablespoons (22.5 ml) espresso, chilled
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing bowl and position an electric mixer for optimal whipping of softened butter, ensuring it reaches a pale, airy consistency through vigorous blending for approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Reduce mixer speed to low, carefully introducing icing sugar in small increments to prevent powdery dispersion, gently incorporating until the mixture develops a silky, homogeneous texture.
- Infuse the buttercream with robust espresso and aromatic vanilla extract, gradually increasing mixer speed to medium and whisking until the frosting achieves a light, voluminous character with a delicate mocha-toned appearance.
- Evaluate the buttercream’s consistency, ensuring a smooth, spreadable quality that effortlessly glides across baked surfaces, ready for application via piping bag or spatula technique.
- Consider the frosting’s versatility, adapting its presentation to complement various dessert styles – from elegant piped designs to rustic, free-form coverage that highlights the rich espresso undertones.
Notes
- Whipping butter creates a pillowy base that becomes the perfect canvas for espresso’s intense, aromatic profile.
- Chilled espresso integrates seamlessly, delivering a sophisticated mocha-tinted frosting that elevates any sweet creation with its deep, complex undertones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 221
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg