Cocoa Mocha Frosting Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Cocoa Mocha Frosting! Perfectly balanced, it delivers rich chocolate flavor with a subtle mocha hint that even coffee-haters will adore. Easy to make and enough to generously frost two 9-inch layers or one 9x13 inch cake. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 65.3 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.8 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cocoa Mocha Frosting

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How to Make Cocoa Mocha Frosting

  1. Whisk together 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder in a medium bowl.
  2. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add half of the powdered sugar mixture to the creamed butter, beating well after each addition until combined.
  4. Alternately add the remaining powdered sugar mixture and 1/4 cup warm, freshly brewed coffee, beginning and ending with the sugar mixture. Beat well after each addition until smooth and creamy.
  5. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

5g

Carbs

4g

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