Description
Mocha Frosting is a luxurious blend of rich chocolate and bold coffee flavors that can transform any dessert into a delightful masterpiece. This creamy buttercream is perfect for icing cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, making it an excellent choice for both special occasions and everyday indulgences. With its smooth texture and customizable flavor profile, you can easily tailor the sweetness and coffee intensity to suit your taste. Whip up this delectable frosting in just 10 minutes using common pantry ingredients for an impressive treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted butter (454g)
- 2 lbs confectioners sugar (907g)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp espresso powder
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract (15mL)
- 3 tbsp heavy cream (45mL)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Beat the unsalted butter in a mixing bowl until creamy.
- Gradually add confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt; mix on low speed initially then increase to medium until well combined.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and heavy cream; beat until fluffy.
- Adjust consistency as needed by adding more cream for thickness or more sugar if too thin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 161
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 53mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
Keywords: For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder and espresso. Experiment with different extracts such as almond or hazelnut for unique variations. Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for three months.