Coffee Buttercream

Ingredients:

8oz (1 Cup) Butter, at room temperature

4 Cups Powdered Sugar, sifted

1 Tablespoon Instant Decaf Coffee 

2 Tablespoons of Hot Water 

2 Tablespoons of Heavy Cream 

Directions:

In a large bowl with a handheld mixer, beat the butter for 5 full minutes, until light and fluffy. 

Sieve the powdered sugar to prevent any lumps and add half to the butter. Beat for another 5 minutes, then add the remaining powdered sugar and mix for 3 more minutes.

While the powdered sugar is mixing into the butter, in a small bowl, add instant coffee and hot water. Add the coffee mixture to the frosting with heavy cream and beat for another 3 minutes. 

Spread or pipe frosting. Store in the fridge for up to 7 days, let it come to room temperature, and mix before using. 

From: Confessions of a Baking Queen
https://confessionsofabakingqueen.com/

The Coffee Buttercream was used between the layers of this 7-layer cake
(6 layers actually!)