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Maple Espresso Glaze Icing

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Maple Espresso Glaze Icing is a smooth, sweet topping made with pure maple syrup, freshly brewed coffee, and confectioners’ sugar. Ready in just five minutes, this bakery-style glaze delivers a balanced maple sweetness with a subtle espresso kick—perfect for muffins, cookies, loaf cakes, donuts, and scones.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 batch (glazes 1 loaf cake or 8–10 muffins)
  • Category: Frosting & Icing
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tablespoon freshly brewed coffee
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup (56 g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 drop maple extract (optional)
  • 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine brewed coffee, maple syrup, optional maple extract, sifted confectioners’ sugar, and kosher salt.
  2. Whisk until smooth and fully combined. The mixture will be thick.
  3. Add heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking well after each addition, until desired consistency is reached.
  4. Use immediately to drizzle, spread, or dip over baked goods.

Notes

  • For stronger coffee flavor, use espresso instead of brewed coffee.
  • Adjust thickness by adding more cream (thinner) or more confectioners’ sugar (thicker).
  • Store refrigerated up to 3 days and whisk before using.
  • Dairy-free milk alternatives can replace heavy cream.
  • The glaze sets softly but does not harden into a firm shell.

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Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/maple-espresso-glaze-icing/