Best 5 Best Chocolate Coffee Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Chocolate Coffee Frosting, the perfect complement to your culinary creations. This versatile frosting seamlessly blends the rich, decadent taste of chocolate with the invigorating aroma of coffee, resulting in an irresistible experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, our meticulously crafted recipes will guide you through the process of creating this heavenly frosting. From the classic Chocolate Coffee Frosting to the unique Espresso Chocolate Ganache Frosting, each recipe offers a distinct flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. So, embark on this culinary adventure and discover the perfect Chocolate Coffee Frosting to elevate your cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts to new heights of deliciousness.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COFFEE BUTTER FROSTING



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For coffee lovers. A delicious mocha frosting. Perfect with chocolate, caramel, or white cakes.

Provided by GINGER P

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the confectioners sugar and cocoa powder. In another bowl, beat the butter until creamy, gradually beat in the sugar mixture, being sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl, occasionally. Finally stir in the coffee, and beat until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 13.5 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 36.5 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH COFFEE FROSTING



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I work evenings in the operating room at our local hospital. Since getting away for meals can be difficult, we occasionally plan potlucks. I'm frequently asked to bring my "chocolate cake with the special icing". -Irene Peery Charlottesville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 cups cake flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1/2 cup sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup hot coffee or water
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir; cook 30 seconds longer or until melted., In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, oil and egg. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until combined. Add the chocolate mixture and vanilla. , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., For frosting, in a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and chocolate; stir in the coffee until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until mixture is thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Spread warm frosting over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

INCREDIBLE AND EASY CHOCOLATE-COFFEE FROSTING



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I took this recipe from the Ghiradelli cocoa mix box and altered it a bit. I tend to find frosting recipes sickeningly sweet. This one is delicious and just the right sweetness, with a great mocha flavor. This recipe makes enough to cover the tops and sides of 2 9-inch rounds. Try it with the "Better than Box Cake" yellow cake recipe.

Provided by Luckynum49

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 1 frosted 2 layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup butter
4 1/2 tablespoons whole milk
3/4 cup cocoa powder (I recommend Ghiradelli)
2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 dash salt
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 teaspoons dry instant coffee

Steps:

  • Place butter, milk, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over low heat.
  • Stir mixture until all the butter has just melted.
  • Remove from heat and add the vanilla and salt.
  • Sift in the confectioner's sugar and ground coffee.
  • Mix until smooth.
  • Cool to room temperature and frost away!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1804, Fat 72.4, SaturatedFat 45.3, Cholesterol 169.3, Sodium 745.2, Carbohydrate 312.9, Fiber 21.4, Sugar 269.1, Protein 16.1

COFFEE FROSTING



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Delicious coffee flavored chocolate frosting. Cream may be substituted for the milk for added richness.

Provided by Jeannette Gartner

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
¼ cup milk
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons butter
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
5 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Mix together; instant coffee or leftover coffee, milk, cocoa powder, butter or margarine, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar until of spreading consistency. Makes more than enough to frost a 13x9 inch sheet cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 32.9 mg, Sugar 37 g

CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY CAKE



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Whenever I make this chocolate raspberry cake, I get rave reviews. It's impressive, and the raspberry filling is wonderful. -Marlene Sanders, Paradise, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 27

3 cups sugar
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
3/4 cup canola oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, room temperature
FILLING:
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons 2% milk
6 tablespoons shortening
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons raspberry liqueur
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 drops red food coloring, optional
4 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam, melted
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cold cream cheese
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 tablespoon raspberry liqueur
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line three greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease paper; set aside. In a large bowl, combine first six ingredients. Combine buttermilk, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; beat 2 minutes. Gradually add coffee (batter will be thin)., Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes . Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small saucepan, whisk together flour and milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let stand until cool. , In a large bowl, cream shortening and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Gradually add cooled milk mixture; beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in liqueur, salt and, if desired, food coloring., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread half the filling to within 1/4 in. of edge. Drizzle half the jam over filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer. Refrigerate until filling is set, about 30 minutes. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in cocoa and liqueur. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Frost top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 738 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 118g carbohydrate (91g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality coffee. The flavor of the coffee will come through in the frosting, so it's important to use a coffee that you enjoy. Look for a coffee with a strong flavor that will complement the chocolate.
  • Brew the coffee strong. You want the coffee flavor to be pronounced in the frosting, so brew it strong. If you're using a drip coffee maker, use twice the amount of coffee grounds that you would normally use.
  • Let the coffee cool completely before using it in the frosting. If you add hot coffee to the frosting, it will melt the butter and make the frosting runny.
  • Use unsalted butter. Salted butter can make the frosting too salty, so it's best to use unsalted butter.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the frosting and make it smooth.
  • Add the coffee and cocoa powder gradually. This will help to prevent the frosting from curdling.
  • Beat the frosting until it is smooth and creamy. This will take about 2-3 minutes.
  • Use the frosting immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later use. The frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This chocolate coffee frosting is a delicious and easy-to-make frosting that is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. The coffee flavor adds a rich and complex flavor to the frosting, and the chocolate makes it rich and decadent. This frosting is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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