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Slice of chocolate espresso cake with cream cheese frosting on a plate
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Espresso Cream Cheese Frosting

This espresso cream cheese frosting is smooth, creamy, and lightly coffee-flavored. It pairs perfectly with chocolate espresso cake, cupcakes, and classic layer cakes. Easy to make in minutes and great for piping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese block
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Beat butter until creamy.
  2. Add cream cheese and beat until smooth.
  3. Mix in espresso powder and vanilla.
  4. Add powdered sugar gradually and beat until fluffy.
  5. Add salt. Chill if needed before frosting.

Notes

Use block-style cream cheese for best texture. If frosting is soft, chill 15–20 minutes before piping.