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Perky Cappuccino Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Perky Cappuccino Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Cappuccino buttercream is a perky mix of instant coffee and cream - perfect with any kind of chocolate cupcakes. Amp up the coffee flavor and pair this espresso buttercream with mocha cupcakes.
  • Prep10 min
  • Total Time20 min
  • Skill LevelBeginner
    Amount3 1/2 cups
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup milk

  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened

  • 5 cups powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar)

  • Tools

  • Small bowl

  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer

  • Spatula

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, combine milk, instant coffee and vanilla
  2. In a large bowl, beat shortening and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time to butter mixture, beating well on medium speed. When all sugar has been mixed in, frosting will appear dry. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.
  4. Beat in milk mixture and continue to beat at high speed until light and fluffy.

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