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Mocha Buttercream Recipe

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This Mocha Buttercream recipe creates a rich, creamy frosting with a perfect blend of chocolate and espresso flavors. Smooth and fluffy, it’s ideal for spreading or piping onto cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods, adding a delightful mocha twist to your desserts.

Ingredients

Buttercream Ingredients

  • 1 Cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 Cups (360g) powdered sugar
  • 1/4 Cup (22g) unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-processed)
  • 1 1/2 tsp espresso powder or instant coffee
  • 2 Tbsp whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter: In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter on medium-high speed until it becomes light and fluffy, which takes about 5 minutes. Remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl and the paddle attachment a few times throughout this step to ensure even mixing.
  2. Add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder: Gradually add the powdered sugar, a few cups at a time, mixing and scraping down the bowl between additions. Turn the mixer off, then sift the cocoa powder into the bowl using a fine mesh sieve to avoid lumps. Mix on low speed until the cocoa powder is fully incorporated.
  3. Incorporate espresso and milk mixture: In a small bowl, combine the espresso powder or instant coffee with the whole milk until dissolved. Add this mixture to the buttercream along with the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Mix on low speed until the frosting is fully combined, smooth, and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl as needed to ensure even consistency.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth and creamy buttercream.
  • Sift the cocoa powder to prevent lumps for a silky texture.
  • You can adjust the amount of espresso powder for stronger or milder coffee flavor to suit your taste.
  • This buttercream works best when spread immediately or refrigerated for later use; beat briefly before piping or spreading if chilled.
  • If the buttercream is too thick, add a little more milk, a teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

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