Really Good Chocolate Frosting

This Really Good Chocolate Frosting is rich, creamy, and deeply chocolatey with a subtle boost from hot coffee to enhance the cocoa flavor. It’s quick to make and perfect for frosting cakes, cupcakes, or brownies.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cake frosting, chocolate buttercream, chocolate frosting, cocoa frosting,, easy frosting recipe, homemade frosting,

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings cake

Calories 702kcal

Author angela@mealstreetkitchen

Equipment

mixing bowl
Hand mixer or stand mixer
Measuring cups and spoons
rubber spatula

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons hot coffee
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add the hot coffee, milk, and vanilla extract.
Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Spread or pipe onto cooled cake or cupcakes.

Notes

Make sure the butter is softened for a smooth texture.
The hot coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without making the frosting taste like coffee.
For thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time.
For thinner frosting, add a splash of milk.

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