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A bowl filled with coffee cream cheese frosting.

Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting

Megan Weimer
This coffee cream cheese frosting is sweet, slightly tangy, and super creamy. Because it's made with instant coffee, you can whip up a batch in under 10 minutes! It's perfect spread on cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and more.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Course Frosting
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 224.2 kcal

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 113 grams unsalted butter room temperature
  • 226 grams cream cheese full fat, softened
  • 500 grams powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules

Instructions
 

  • Add butter and cream cheese the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on medium-high speed for 5-7 minutes until smooth with no lumps.
    113 grams unsalted butter, 226 grams cream cheese
  • Gradually beat in the powdered sugar on low 1 cup at a time until smooth. Increase the speed to medium and mix until fluffy.
    500 grams powdered sugar
  • In a small bowl, mix the vanilla and instant coffee together until the granules dissolve.
    1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
  • Pour the vanilla and coffee mixture into the frosting and mix on low until well combined.
  • Spread the frosting over cakes, cupcakes, and more. Enjoy!

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Notes

This recipe yields about 4 cups of frosting. It's enough to frost 12-16 cupcakes, a 2 or 3 layer 6" cake, a 9x13" sheet cake, an 8x8" or 9x9" pan of brownies, or a 2 layer 8" cake.
Use room temperature butter and cream cheese.
Storage:  Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Cakes and cupcakes decorated with this frosting need to be refrigerated until 30 minutes before eating.
Freezing: Freeze for up to 2 months in an airtight container or freezer bag. Let thaw in the refrigerator overnight or on the counter for a few hours before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 224.2kcalCarbohydrates: 32.1gProtein: 0.9gFat: 10.6gSaturated Fat: 6.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 29.5mgSodium: 45.9mgPotassium: 24.4mgSugar: 31.2gVitamin A: 366.2IUCalcium: 15.9mgIron: 0.04mg
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