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2 Minute Easy Coffee Glaze

Prep: 2 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 2 minutes
Servings: 1 cake
This Coffee Glaze is made with instant coffee and can be whipped up in just 2 minutes with only 3 ingredients. You can also use Espresso powder to give it an extra boost. This easy glaze is perfect to drizzle over coffee cupcakes.
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp instant coffee
  • 1 tbsp hot water
  • 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp espresso powder, (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Instant coffee in a small bowl.
    In a very small bowl or cup combine the ½ tsp instant coffee and 1 tbsp hot water.
  • Mix to dissolve the coffee granules and set aside to cool for 2 minutes.
  • Ingredients for coffee glaze combined in a bowl.
    In another small bowl add the 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar.
  • Coffee glaze whisked in a bowl.
    Add the coffee to the powdered sugar and whisk until smooth.
  • For extra flavor, add in ¼ tsp espresso powder.
  • Drizzle immediately over cakes. The icing will harden quickly.

Notes

  • Make sure to make this frosting right before drizzling over the cake. It does not store well as it will harden quickly!
  • Please note that the calories listed are for the entire recipe of the glaze. 
Serving: 1cake, Calories: 586kcal, Carbohydrates: 150g, Protein: 0.1g, Sodium: 4mg, Potassium: 30mg, Sugar: 147g, Calcium: 3mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Course: Bread & Breakfast, Breakfast, Dessert, Frosting
Author: Sam Adler
Cuisine: American, Anything
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