Espresso Buttercream Filling
Author: Alyssa
Serves: 2 cups
- 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
- Dissolve the coffee granules in the water and set aside
- In a mixer, mix together the shortening, butter, and meringue powder (if using)
- Add in vanilla and coffee-water along with 2 cups of confectioner's sugar and mix to combine
- 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/
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