A Chocolate Frosting That Rocks Recipe

Name: A Chocolate Frosting That Rocks
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup hot strong coffee, freshly brewed; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

Indulge in this ridiculously rich and decadent chocolate frosting! This easy 10-minute recipe uses strong coffee for an intense chocolate flavor that will blow you away. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, brownies – anything that needs a seriously amazing chocolate topping!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 1830.1 kcal

Protein 11g

Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for A Chocolate Frosting That Rocks

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup hot strong coffee, freshly brewed
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

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How to Make A Chocolate Frosting That Rocks

In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Gradually add ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, mixing until fully incorporated.
Add ½ cup heavy cream and blend until smooth.
Slowly pour in ½ cup freshly brewed, strong hot coffee while mixing continuously until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. Add more coffee, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.
Frost your favorite baked goods and enjoy!