Coffee Cream Cheese Icing
Elevate your favorite desserts with the rich and velvety indulgence of Coffee Cream Cheese Icing. This easy-to-make frosting combines silky cream cheese and buttery smoothness with a bold kick of coffee for a flavor experience that's irresistibly decadent. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness from powdered sugar and enhanced by a hint of vanilla, this icing is the ultimate finishing touch for cakes, cupcakes, or even cookies. With a quick 10-minute prep time, this coffee-infused frosting is as simple to whip up as it is to enjoy. Whether you're a coffee lover or just in search of a sophisticated twist on traditional cream cheese icing, this recipe is sure to make your desserts unforgettable!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
- 4 oz Unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 1.5 tsp Instant coffee granules
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp Hot water
Instructions
In a small bowl, dissolve the instant coffee granules in 1 tablespoon of hot water. Let it cool to room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, while continuing to mix on low speed. Once all the sugar is incorporated, increase the speed to medium and beat until fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the cooled coffee mixture and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until the coffee is fully incorporated and the icing is smooth.
Taste the icing and adjust sweetness or coffee strength if desired by adding more powdered sugar or dissolved coffee granules.
Use immediately to frost your cake or cupcakes, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before using if chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.4 g | 220% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.0 g | 530% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 499 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 759 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 253.6 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 243.4 g | ||
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 261 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 421 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
