Cappuccino Frosting Recipe

Name: Cappuccino Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 5 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup milk, plus; 2 teaspoons milk; 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder, plus; 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee powder; 1 cup hot water, plus; 3 tablespoons hot water

Servings: persons

3/4 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk, plus
2 teaspoons milk
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon instant coffee powder, plus
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee powder
1 cup hot water, plus
3 tablespoons hot water

1
In a large bowl, combine shortening and vanilla.
2
Blend in half of the confectioner's sugar.
3
Blend in 2 Tblsp milk.
4
Repeat with remaining confectioners sugar and 2 Tblsp milk.
5
Mix in approximately half of the cocoa.
6
Dissolve 1 Tblsp instant coffee into 1 cup of hot water.
7
While still warm, pour two tablespoons of the coffee into the frosting mixture.
8
Mix in remaining cocoa. Add coffee mixture, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved.
9
Fill and frost cake.

1084

kcal

Calories

Fat

277

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup shortening, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 5 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup milk, plus, and more.

Yes, Cappuccino Frosting falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cappuccino Frosting

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