Description
Silky espresso buttercream elevates classic frosting with rich coffee essence. Smooth chocolate cake layers pair perfectly with this intense, creamy Italian-inspired topping that delights coffee enthusiasts who crave deep, sophisticated flavor profiles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (360 g) icing sugar
- 1 cup (224 g) butter, softened
- 1 ½ tbsps (22.5 ml) espresso, chilled
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Creaming: Utilize an electric mixer to whip softened butter in a spacious bowl, transforming it into a pale, ethereal mixture through intense blending for 4-5 minutes until supremely light and fluffy.
- Sugar Integration: Gradually fold icing sugar into the butter at low speed, meticulously preventing sugar clouds and creating a silky, uniform base with seamless incorporation.
- Flavor Infusion: Introduce espresso and vanilla extract, elevating the mixer speed to medium and whisking until the buttercream develops a luxurious mocha-inspired hue with airy, voluminous texture.
- Finishing Technique: Perfect the frosting’s consistency to achieve a velvety, glide-worthy spread that can be elegantly applied using piping techniques or smooth spatula movements, ensuring optimal coverage and visual appeal across diverse dessert platforms.
Notes
- Whip Butter Perfectly: Beat softened butter at high speed for 4-5 minutes until pale and fluffy, creating a light base for your mocha buttercream.
- Control Sugar Incorporation: Add icing sugar gradually on low speed to prevent messy sugar clouds and achieve a silky, smooth texture.
- Balance Espresso Flavor: Blend espresso and vanilla extract carefully to develop a rich mocha profile without overpowering the buttercream’s delicate structure.
- Master Consistency Techniques: Aim for a spreadable frosting that glides smoothly, perfect for piping intricate designs or creating rustic cake coverings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 49 mg