Comments on: Coffee Frosting

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:06:32 +0000

In reply to Launa Jackson. Thank you so much for trusting my recipes, Launa! I'm so glad everyone enjoyed this frosting so much! :)

By: Launa Jackson

Launa Jackson — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:57:34 +0000

Made mocha (added cocoa powder) frosting on chocolate cupcakes with a chocolate drizzle & great reviews from coworkers!! Another terrific ‘Sam recipe’!! ⭐️

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:28:58 +0000

In reply to Jenna. Thank you so much for trying my recipe, Jenna! I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! :)

By: Jenna

Jenna — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:22:08 +0000

As a coffee lover, this may be the best frosting I’ve ever tasted in my life. I added some cinnamon. Truly incredible, I could eat the entire bowl!! Super easy to follow instructions, thank you so much!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:17:15 +0000

In reply to Barb. Hi Barb! This frosting should do just fine in the freezer, but I'm not sure exactly what cupcake you are putting them on so I can't advise on that part. Enjoy! :)

By: Barb

Barb — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:58:51 +0000

Hi Sam, since I can’t eat a whole cake or 12 cupcakes, I tend to cut down recipes. But, just wondering if I make the whole recipe, frost cupcakes, can they go into the freezer for later enjoyment?
Thanks, Love Your Recipes, Tips, and your Youtube channel!
Barb

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:45:06 +0000

In reply to Mimi. Hi Mimi! That will work. You will just want to use 2 tablespoons of the brewed coffee in place of the hot water and instant coffee. :)

By: Mimi

Mimi — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:53:54 +0000

Could I brew a nespresso espresso or coffee pod and just use 2 tbsp of that instead of instant coffee?

By: Linda

Linda — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 03:05:41 +0000

I wanted a milk-free frosting recipe because I’m shipping the cupcakes I’m making. Since the recipe says it will “generously ice 12 cupcakes” and I had only six to do, I made a half-batch. While I like the flavor very much with both the vanilla and chocolate cupcakes I made, I had to add a wee bit more water to get the consistency I wanted; and I didn’t find the amount of frosting I could put on each cupcake to be “generous.” I’ll use this recipe again, especially when I want something shelf-stable, but will definitely increase the recipe if I make a full dozen cupcakes.

By: Rameen

Rameen — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:03:06 +0000

In reply to Sam. Yeah, I ended up blending the sugar up myself, adding a tablespoon of cornstarch for each cup of sugar

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:02:49 +0000

In reply to Rameen. Hi Rameen! Unfortunately granulated sugar won't work quite the same here. :(

By: Rameen

Rameen — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 15:29:15 +0000

Could I substitute normal sugar for the powdered?

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:04:29 +0000

In reply to Ella. I'm so glad you enjoy it so much, Ella! :)

By: Ella

Ella — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:49:42 +0000

This is the best coffee icing ever!! I used it so often and it’s a huge hit. Multiple people have told me that this is their favorite dessert they’ve ever had. I usually pair it with a vanilla cupcake. Literally the best icing ever. Usually I add extra coffee to make it stronger. Still great!

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 22 May 2024 18:38:41 +0000

In reply to Cecelia Buskirk. Hi Cecelia! It's similar to a buttercream where you will get a little crusting on the outer edges but it should remain soft. :)

By: Cecelia Buskirk

Cecelia Buskirk — Tue, 21 May 2024 22:57:55 +0000

Am wondering , if after piping on cake, if the frosting will set, or if it will stay soft.

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 01 May 2024 02:24:00 +0000

In reply to danica222. I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! :)

By: danica222

danica222 — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 17:05:59 +0000

this came out perfect. i had a betty crocker cake mix but no icing, so decided to make this coffee flavoured icing, and it’s lovely and tastes really lush. i used a little less icing sugar than the recipe called for but still came out perfect. thank you!! 🙂

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:47:25 +0000

In reply to Olga. Hi Olga! It could work. Espresso powder is much more potent so you'll need less. I think I would dissolve a tablespoon of espresso powder into a tablespoon of water and add that to taste. :)

By: Olga

Olga — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:33:09 +0000

If I dont have instant coffee can I use instant espresso powder and how much?