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Espresso Buttercream Filling

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon meringue powder optional
  • 1/4 cup luke-warm water
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 1/4-1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1/4 cup half and half

Method
 

  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