The Best Mocha Buttercream Frosting Icing
Elevate your baking game with *The Best Mocha Buttercream Frosting Icing*, a luscious and indulgent treat that combines rich chocolate flavor with a bold coffee kick. Made with softened unsalted butter, sifted powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa, and a touch of instant espresso powder, this frosting delivers a velvety texture and an irresistible mocha flavor profile. The addition of vanilla extract and creamy heavy cream ensures a silky, spreadable consistency that pairs perfectly with cakes, cupcakes, or even cookies. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy-to-make frosting is the ultimate finishing touch for your desserts. Whether you’re frosting a decadent chocolate cake or piping onto freshly baked cupcakes, this mocha buttercream is sure to impress with its rich flavor and professional-quality finish. Perfect for coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened) unsalted butter
- 4 cups (sifted) powdered sugar
- 0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons (plus more as needed) heavy cream
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter and beat with a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together the unsweetened cocoa powder and instant espresso powder to ensure they are evenly combined.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, cocoa-espresso mixture, and salt to the butter, beating on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud. Increase the speed to medium-high once incorporated and mix until fluffy.
Add in the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Beat the mixture for another 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Gradually add the remaining heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve the desired consistency. If the frosting is too thick, add more heavy cream, 1 teaspoon at a time, until smooth and spreadable.
Once the frosting is perfectly smooth, fluffy, and combined, use it immediately on your favorite cake or cupcakes, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Bring to room temperature and rewhip before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.0 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.3 g | 372% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 368 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1862.3 g | 677% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.3 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 1777.1 g | ||
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1345 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
