Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Description
This frosting starts by melting semi-sweet chocolate squares gently, allowing them to cool before incorporation. Salted butter is whipped until light and fluffy, then cocoa powder is added and mixed in thoroughly. The cooled chocolate is blended into the butter mixture. Instant coffee dissolved in heavy cream is introduced to enhance the chocolate depth subtly.
Powdered sugar is added in increments while beating to form a thick yet creamy frosting. Adjusting the texture is done by adding small amounts of cream gradually to reach desired spreadability. The result is a glossy, smooth frosting with a balanced chocolate and mild coffee flavor profile.
This frosting is suitable for spreading or piping on baked goods, offering a rich and smooth finish that complements chocolate cakes or desserts. It holds well at room temperature and can be refrigerated if needed, allowing it to firm slightly before use.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter salted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate one square, melted then cooled
- 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee
- 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 3 1/4 - 3 3/4 cups icing sugar
Instructions
- Melt your three chocolate squares in the microwave, slowly and carefully until they are liquidy smooth. Set aside to cool.
- Whip the butter in your mixer until it's light and fluffy.
- Add in the cocoa, beating until combined.When the chocolate is cool, add it to the butter. Make sure it's cooled!!
- Add the instant coffee to one tablespoon of cream, then add to the butter mixture
- .Now you can put in the icing sugar one cup at a time, beating until combined.
- Adjust the thickness/texture by using another tablespoon of cream, adding it slowly until the texture you want is achieved.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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