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    Awesome Mocha Buttercream Frosting

    Published on February 12, 2019 - Updated on January 16, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A superb Mocha flavored Buttercream frosting. So versatile it can be used on cupcakes and even cakes or anything else you can think of!
     
    Awesome Mocha Buttercream Frosting

    I recently made a batch of my Hot Cocoa Cupcakes and my wife wanted something different for the marshmallow frosting that is included with my recipe. Her love for chocolate and coffee/espresso is well known so I decided to make up a batch of this Awesome Mocha Buttercream Frosting.

    Turns out that it’s not that difficult to tweak a simple vanilla buttercream frosting recipe to create a mocha flavored buttercream frosting. All you need is a little cocoa powder and a little espresso powder.

    The beauty of this simple recipe is that you can make it as strong or weak as you want by simply adjusting the amount of espresso you add to the frosting mix.

    Awesome Mocha Buttercream Frosting

    This Mocha flavored frosting goes very well with Chocolate cake but I am sure it is equally as good on different types of cakes. I just haven't had the opportunity to use it on anything but chocolate cake.

    For more fabulous frosting/icing recipes like this one, make sure you check out my collection of Dessert Recipes. You should also check out my awesome collection of Cake and Cupcake Recipes.

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    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Awesome Mocha Buttercream Frosting recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Powdered Sugar, Salted Butter, Vanilla Extract, Milk, Cocoa Powder and Espresso Powder.

    🥣 How to Make Awesome Mocha Buttercream Frosting

    In a mixing bowl, add softened butter and vanilla extract and mix until completely combined.
    Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and espresso powder and beat until well combined.
    Slowly add milk until the proper consistency is reached.

    Hot Cocoa Cupcakes

    Awesome Mocha Buttercream Frosting

    A superb Mocha flavored Buttercream frosting. So versatile it can be used on cupcakes and even cakes or anything else you can think of!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 40
    Calories 88 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 Cups Powdered Sugar
    • 1 Cup Salted Butter
    • 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 1 tablespoon Milk
    • 2 Tsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
    • 2 teaspoon Instant Espresso Powder

    Instructions
     

    • In a mixing bowl, add softened butter and vanilla extract and mix until completely combined.
    • Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder and espresso powder and beat until well combined.
    • Slowly add milk until the proper consistency is reached.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 12gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 3mgSugar: 11gVitamin A: 140IUCalcium: 2mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1 Comment

    1. Sharon

      February 12, 2019 at 10:19 pm

      This recipe is very easy to make. When made it is stiff enough for you to decorate your cake or cupcakes. It is very creamy but stiff enough for decorating.

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