Mocha Buttercream Frosting
A fluffy texture and a harmonious balance of rich chocolate and bold coffee flavors. Ideal for cakes, cupcakes, or any dessert that could use a fancy touch, this Mocha Buttercream Frosting is a treat worth savoring.
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Equipment
- Electric mixer
Ingredients
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ⅛ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 tablespoon instant coffee *can substitute instant espresso
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix together instant coffee and vanilla until instant coffee is dissolved completely. Set aside for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.2 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp instant coffee
- Cream softened butter and slowly add coffee mixture on medium speed until thoroughly combined.1 cup unsalted butter
- Scrape the butter mixture down from the sides of the bowl using a spatula and slowly add powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa scraping down sides of bowl as needed.4 cups powdered sugar, ⅛ cup cocoa powder
- If the mixture seems too stiff add a little bit of whole milk blending after each addition until the desired consistency is achieved.
As with any of my recipes, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly depending on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 473IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Servings: 12
Calories: 298kcal
Cost: 4.00