Espresso Buttercream

Directions

1. Beat the butter until light and fluffy.
2. Combine the vanilla and 1 tbsp instant espresso in a small bowl, stirring to combine.
3. Add 1 cup of sugar to the butter, beating until combined. Add the vanilla-espresso mixture.
4. Add remaining 1 tbsp of instant espresso powder, as well as the remaining confectioner’s sugar in 1/2 cup increments to taste.
5. Whip for several additional minutes after everything is combined.