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My Mom has made this cake frosting for as long as I can remember; she has no idea where she got it but it is very unique and absolutely delicious on a chocolate cake. I now make it for my family and they love it, too.

Cinnamon Coffee Frosting

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
    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

Instructions

    1 In a small bowl, mash instant coffee with the back of a spoon until powdery. Stir in cinnamon and salt. In a large bowl, beat the butter until smooth, then stir in spice mixture and vanilla. Alternately beat in confectioners’ sugar and milk until desired consistency is achieved.