"So adding it to recipes that are chocolate-forward will punctuate the flavor of the cocoa and kick it up a notch." "Espresso has the same bold, bittersweet flavor as chocolate," says Szewczyk. Use instant espresso powder as a secret flavor booster in applications that don't call for coffee. That said, part of the wonder of instant espresso powder is that it can dissolve in very little liquid so you can add strong coffee flavor without having to alter the chemistry of a cake by adding more liquid than necessary. "If you add the powder directly to buttercream it won't dissolve, and you will end up with unwanted brown specks," Sheehan says. It's important to fully dissolve the powder in (ideally hot) liquid before adding it to your recipe. "As long as I have instant espresso powder on hand, I literally always have a cup of coffee on hand!" "If a chocolate cake recipe calls for coffee as one of the liquid ingredients, as such recipes often do, I use instant espresso powder instead and combine 1 tablespoon with 1 cup of hot water to create the coffee called for in the recipe," says Jessie Sheehan, baker, recipe developer, and author of several cookbooks including Snackable Bakes. "You won't necessarily know it's in the recipe, but you will know that something interesting is going on." How to Use Espresso Powder in Baking Use It as a Shelf-Stable Coffee ReplacementÄid you brew a whole fresh pot of coffee for that recipe that calls for 1 cup? It's not neccessary: Simply mix instant espresso powder with hot water for just the amount of coffee you need. "Instant espresso powder is a bit like vanilla extract or malted milk powder," says Jesse Szewczyk, food stylist, recipe developer, and author of Cookies: The New Classics. It provides a nuanced and deep flavor profile to anything it's added to. It has all the same powerful punch as espresso, but without the liquid, making it a useful ingredient in batters, doughs, and even spice rubs. Not to be confused with espresso grounds, instant espresso powder is actually brewed espresso that has been dehydrated to create water-soluble granules. Related: How to Use Freeze-Dried Fruit in Baking What Is Espresso Powder?
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