Espresso Buttercream Filling
 
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Serves: 2 cups
Ingredients
  • ½ cup shortening
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon meringue powder, optional
  • ¼ cup luke-warm water
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4¼-1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
  • ¼ cup half and half
Instructions
  1. Dissolve the coffee granules in the water and set aside
  2. In a mixer, mix together the shortening, butter, and meringue powder (if using)
  3. Add in vanilla and coffee-water along with 2 cups of confectioner's sugar and mix to combine
  4. Gradually add more sugar, drizzling in the half and half until a soft, spreadable consistency is reached
Recipe by Her Modern Kitchen at https://www.hermodernkitchen.com/mocha-lotta-love-cakes/