Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Indulge your senses with this dreamy Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting! Perfect for topping your favorite coffee carrot cake (or any cake!), this luscious frosting boasts a creamy texture and irresistible coffee flavor. Easy to make in just 10 minutes, it's the perfect finishing touch for your next baking masterpiece.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 1452.6 kcal

Protein 17g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting

Instant Coffee
Hot Water
8 ounces (225g) softened cream cheese
3 cups (360g) powdered sugar

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How to Make Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting

Beat 8 ounces (225g) of softened cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Gradually add 3 cups (360g) of powdered sugar, beating until completely smooth and well combined.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup (60ml) strongly brewed coffee and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Gradually add this coffee mixture to the cream cheese mixture, beating until fully incorporated and light and fluffy.
Your Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting is ready! This recipe makes about 2 cups, enough to frost a 13x9 inch cake.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

1058g

Fat

124g

Carbs

91g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting?

Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting?

Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting has approximately 1452.6 calories per serving, with about 17 g protein, 91 g carbohydrates and 61 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting?

The key ingredients for Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting are Instant Coffee, Hot Water, Cream Cheese, Powdered Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.