Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Homemade chocolate buttercream frosting gets an extra kick with the addition of strong coffee beaten into the mix.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 120 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 3 ounces dark chocolate
• ¼ cup strong brewed coffee, room temperature, divided
• 3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes. Cool melted chocolate to room temperature, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Beat butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; add cocoa powder and beat until well combined. Mix 1 tablespoon coffee into creamed butter mixture; add melted chocolate and mix well.

Step 3

Beat confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, into creamed butter mixture, mixing well before each addition until frosting is smooth. Add remaining coffee, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.