We are wild about what a simple shot or two of espresso does to a cake....so we decided to see if it would tone down frosting. Wow, we hit the jackpot with this frosting! For Emily's 16th birthday, the kid who doesn't love coffee or chocolate wanted our , GF Chocolate Espresso Cake that tastes like a creamy Starbucks cake, with the worlds best Creamy Espresso Frosting!

Add Creamy Espresso Frosting to any chocolate or vanilla cake, and you have a taste combination that might well send you to the moon and back. Utterly fantastic!

Emily and I agreed that this was the BEST cupcake we had ever eaten and we are decidedly cupcake connoisseurs! It was so good, she wanted this for her 16th birthday cake!

Creamy Espresso Frosting

Mix Well

• 4 sticks softened butter (4 sticks, yes, FOUR!)
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/8 cup freshly brewed espresso
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Then Add

• 1 16 oz box powdered sugar

In large mixing bowl or food processor, beat softened butter and heavy whipping cream with vanilla, at medium-high speed. When fully blended, beat in one 16-ounce box powdered sugar until fluffy. Add freshly brewed espresso and whip for a minute until creamy. Use immediately!

Happy 16th Birthday Emily!

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