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Mocha Frosting

A deliciously decadent buttercream with big notes of chocolate and coffee. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 18
Calories: 389 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Buttercream:
  • 2 cups butter unsalted 454g
  • 2 lb confectioners sugar 907g
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp espresso powder
  • 1 tbsp vanilla 15mL
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream 45mL
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

For the Mocha Buttercream:
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  1. Sift the confectioners’ sugar, salt, cocoa and espresso powder into a bowl.
  2. Whip the butter for about 5 minutes using a paddle attachment (in a standing mixer).
  3. Beat in the sugar mixture slowly.
  4. Add vanilla and drizzle in the cream while beating until desired consistency is reached. If the you want the buttercream to have a stronger espresso taste, add as much as you would like! 

Notes

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  • Sift the cocoa powder, and powdered sugar before adding to the butter. Both can hav lumps that will clog piping tips and disturb the consistency.
  • If your buttercream has a grainy texture add a tablespoon of cream and mix. Keep adding cream, or coffee if desired while mixing until the consistency is to your satisfaction.
  • If possible, use a high-quality Dutch processed cocoa powder.
  • Don't have unsalted butter on hand? Use salted butter and skip that 1/2 tsp. You can add additional salt to taste at the end if needed.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 1piece Calories 389kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 247mg (10%) Potassium 20mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 49g (98%) Vitamin A 665IU (13%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 389

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece
Calories 389kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 247mg 10%
Potassium 20mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 49g 98%
Vitamin A 665IU 13%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.