This Quick Coffee Frosting recipe from a 1932 cooking school notes offers a rich, smooth icing with a deep coffee flavor. Perfect for those who enjoy a subtle caffeine kick in their desserts, this frosting blends cocoa and coffee with butter and powdered sugar for a velvety finish. Its vintage origin lends an old-fashioned charm, perfect for classic cakes like chocolate or spice. Easy to prepare, it brings out a bold yet balanced flavor that elevates any dessert with little effort.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup butter
- 1½ cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tbsp coffee (cold & strong )
- 1 tbsp cocoa
Instructions
Step 1: Cream Butter
- Cream 1/3 cup butter until smooth.
Step 2: Incorporate Sugar
- Gradually add 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, mixing well after each addition.
Step 3: Add Flavor
- Add 1 tbsp cocoa and mix until well blended.
Step 4: Add Coffee Slowly
- Slowly add 1 tbsp strong cold coffee, beating until the desired consistency is reached and the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.
Tips
- Use very strong brewed coffee for a more pronounced flavor
- Espresso works well if cooled before adding
- Sift confectioners’ sugar thoroughly to avoid grainy texture
- Beat longer for a lighter, fluffier frosting
- Add coffee gradually if adjusting consistency
- This frosting spreads best at room temperature
- Can be used as a cake filling as well as a topping
- Pairs especially well with chocolate or spice cakes
- Store covered to prevent crusting
- Best used the same day for optimal texture
Nutrition
Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 255gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gSodium: 575mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 3gSugar: 34gCalcium: 173mgIron: 2mg
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