Chocolate Mocha Icing
Submitted by sonnie827
Light, fluffy chocolate mocha icing with instant coffee and cocoa. No-cook, no-fuss frosting that whips up in 15 minutes flat. Foolproof every time.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
20 minREADY
15 minIf you’ve ever had a frosting flop on you, this one’s your new best friend. It’s a no-cook icing that comes together entirely in the mixer, and it’s nearly impossible to mess up.
Instant coffee and cocoa powder team up for a deep mocha flavor that’s more grown-up than your standard chocolate buttercream. The coffee doesn’t make it taste like a latte; it just amplifies the chocolate and adds a subtle bitterness that keeps things from going one-note sweet.
Whip it until it’s light and fluffy, then spread it thick on your favorite layer cake, cupcakes, or brownies.
Chef Tips
- Dissolve the instant coffee in the milk before adding it to the mixer for even flavor distribution
- Add the powdered sugar gradually or you’ll end up wearing a cloud of white dust
- If the icing is too thick, add milk a teaspoon at a time; too thin, add more powdered sugar
- For a richer version, swap the margarine for unsalted butter
Ingredients
Directions
Beat together with mixer the egg, salt, cocoa and coffee.
Alternately add the milk and icing sugar and vanilla.
This makes light, fluffy and extremely sweet icing and is fool proof.
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