Cinnamon Coffee Icing

Submitted by Daphne2002

"This recipe was given to me by a friend. It is wonderful on chocolate cake!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 cake, icing for

ingredients

• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules (I use decaf)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄3 cup milk

directions

1. In a small bowl, combine coffee granules, cinnamon and salt.
2. Mash with back of spoon until powdery and mix well.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter until smooth, add in coffee mixture and vanilla.
4. Alternately beat in confectioner's sugar and milk until desired consistency.
5. You may not need to add all milk and sugar.

Reviews

[rosslare]

Superb icing! Lovely strong flavor, especially, when doubling the coffee and cinnamon.

 

[Mrs. DuBose]

The frosting was great, though I used two teaspoons of coffee granules instead of one for a little extra kick. It went wonderfully with a dark chocolate cake.

 

[GeeWhiz]

Excellent! Super easy to make and great taste. It went perfectly with a chocolate cake I made. Thank you!