Best 4 The Best Mocha Buttercream Frosting Icing Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

If you are a coffee lover and have an endless sweet tooth, then this recipe for the best mocha buttercream frosting icing is specially curated for you. It combines the delightful flavors of coffee and chocolate in a luscious, creamy frosting that will elevate any cake or cupcake to new heights. With its rich, velvety texture and the perfect balance of sweetness and coffee flavor, this frosting will become your go-to choice for all your baking adventures. Get ready to indulge in a frosting experience that is both decadent and irresistible.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MOCHA ICING



Mocha Icing image

This is an old recipe I have for Mocha Icing. I hope you like it. The recipe makes enough for one 8 inch layer cake.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup strong, hot, brewed coffee
3 cups confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup melted butter
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine coffee and cocoa in small bowl of electric mixer. Beat until blended. Add sugar, butter or margarine, salt, and vanilla. Beat until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat icing until it has a spreading consistency.
  • Frost the cake, and sprinkle with chopped walnuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 61.6 mg, Sugar 29.5 g

THE BEST MOCHA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING / ICING



The Best Mocha Buttercream Frosting / Icing image

This is definitely the best frosting I have ever had. I am in love with it! Perfect texture....nothing like store bought! It is wonderful on everything!!!

Provided by KirstenSU04

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 1 12, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons instant coffee, dissolved in a splash of hot water

Steps:

  • In your mixer, beat the softened butter with the powdered sugar until it is creamy.
  • Add in the cocoa powder, vanilla extract & coffee.
  • Beat with the mixer until it's nice and fluffy (about a minute or 2)
  • This makes a perfectly spreadable frosting. The nice thing about it is that you can put it in the fridge to make it a little more firm if you would like.

THE BEST MOCHA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



The Best Mocha Buttercream Frosting image

The Best Mocha Buttercream Frosting is a delicious blend of chocolate and coffee in one creamy and easy to make homemade buttercream frosting.

Provided by Two Sisters Crafting

Categories     Frosting

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup softened Butter (We use Salted Sweet Cream Butter)
1 packet of Starbucks Instant French Roast Coffee
1 teaspoon Hot Water
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 /8 cup Cocoa Powder
1 pound (4 cups) of Powdered Sugar
Decorating Bags
Wilton 2D Decorating Tip
Mixer

Steps:

  • Dissolve 1 packet of Starbucks French Roast Instant Coffee in 1 teaspoon of very hot water. Allow to cool.
  • Add softened Butter to a mixer.
  • Add cooled coffee mixture and vanilla to mixer.
  • Mix butter, coffee and vanilla.
  • Mix Cocoa Powder and Powdered Sugar.
  • Add Cocoa/Powered Sugar a cup at a time and continue to mix until sugar is incorporated.

MOCHA FROSTING



Mocha Frosting image

Delicious mellow coffee flavor makes this frosting a favorite on chocolate cake. Eat with a spoon or use to frost a cool cake.

Provided by Samantha S

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons warm milk
½ teaspoon instant coffee powder
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Stir warm milk and coffee powder in large bowl until the coffee dissolves completely.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar, melted butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract into the milk mixture until no clumps remain and you have a smooth frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 32.1 mg, Sugar 27.6 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality coffee: The quality of your coffee will greatly impact the flavor of your frosting. Choose a dark roast coffee with a strong flavor that you enjoy.
  • Brew your coffee strong: You want your coffee to be strong enough to stand up to the other ingredients in the frosting. Use a ratio of 1 cup of coffee to 2 cups of water.
  • Let your coffee cool completely: Before you add the coffee to the frosting, make sure it has cooled completely. Otherwise, it will melt the butter and make the frosting runny.
  • Use unsalted butter: Unsalted butter is best for frosting because it allows you to control the amount of saltiness. If you use salted butter, be sure to omit the added salt from the recipe.
  • Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the frosting and make it smooth and creamy.
  • Add the coffee and cocoa powder gradually: Adding the coffee and cocoa powder gradually will help to prevent the frosting from curdling.
  • Chill the frosting before using: Chilling the frosting will help it to set and make it easier to pipe or spread.

Conclusion:

Mocha buttercream frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With its rich coffee flavor and chocolatey undertones, mocha buttercream frosting is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

Related Topics