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What can I substitute for coffee extract?

Will instant espresso powder work?

asked by LBurt over 7 years ago

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hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour

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added over 7 years ago

What's your application? You may be able to cold brew your own, or you may be able to sub with espresso powder.

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LBurt
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added over 7 years ago

It is for buttercream frosting

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hardlikearmour
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added over 7 years ago

The Cake Bible uses 2 T of Medaglia d'Oro instant espresso dissolved in 1 t boiling water to add to 4 cups buttercream, plus or minus 2 to 4 T Kahlua.

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boulangere
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added over 7 years ago

I use Medaglia d'Oro instant regularly in place of coffee. I like that I can get a more concentrated flavor without adding a lot of liquid.

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LBurt
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added over 7 years ago

Thanks!

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Anitalectric
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added over 7 years ago

Very strong espresso.

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twistandsnag
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added over 5 years ago

Dissolve 150 grams of instant coffee powder in 360 grams of water (that's 5 ounces in 12 ounces of water)

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