4 Irresistible Buttercream Frosting Recipes: Cream Cheese, Chocolate, Coffee & Lemon
  1. Using a mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

  2. Add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until fully combined.

  3. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then beat again.

  4. If too thick, add a tablespoon of heavy cream or milk. If too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.

  5. Beat for another 2-3 minutes until light and creamy.

  6. Using a mixer, beat the softened butter for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.

  7. Sift in the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, adding them gradually while mixing on low speed.

  8. Add vanilla extract and 3 tbsp of heavy cream or milk. Beat until smooth and creamy.

  9. If too thick, add an extra tablespoon of milk; if too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.

  10. Beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.

  11. Mix instant coffee/espresso powder with hot water until fully dissolved. Let it cool slightly.

  12. Using a mixer, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

  13. Slowly add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.

  14. Pour in the dissolved coffee and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.

  15. Add heavy cream/milk, one tablespoon at a time, if needed for a smoother texture.

  16. Beat for another 2-3 minutes until fluffy and spreadable.

  17. Using a mixer, beat the softened butter on high speed for 2-3 minutes until pale and fluffy.

  18. Slowly mix in powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until fully incorporated.

  19. Add fresh lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.

  20. Add 1-2 tbsp heavy cream/milk if needed for a softer texture.

  21. Beat for another 2-3 minutes until creamy and spreadable.

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🧁Frosting

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🎉Celebration📆Everyday🎉Special Occasion

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 15m

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