Best 4 Chocolate Coffee Buttercream Icing Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our tantalizing Chocolate Coffee Buttercream Icing, a culinary masterpiece that elevates your desserts to new heights. This velvety smooth frosting combines the rich decadence of chocolate with the aromatic allure of coffee, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for adorning cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more, this icing is a versatile delight that transforms ordinary treats into extraordinary indulgences.

Discover a treasure trove of enticing recipes within this article, each offering unique variations on the classic Chocolate Coffee Buttercream Icing. From the timeless simplicity of the original recipe to the tempting allure of the Mocha Coffee Buttercream and the indulgent embrace of the Chocolate Espresso Buttercream, these recipes cater to every palate and occasion. Embark on a culinary journey that explores the harmonious blend of chocolate and coffee, culminating in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

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CHOCOLATE COFFEE BUTTERCREAM ICING



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I love coffee and I love chocolate cake. I like making homemade frosting and found this recipe from the all recipe site on the web. It looks so delicious! You can't go wrong when you put coffee and chocolate together. Delicious!!

Provided by Eileen Hineline

Categories     Spreads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 (16 ounce) packages confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons strong brewed coffee, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • 1. Beat butter and cream cheese together in a bowl with an electric hand mixer until creamy; slowly beat in confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, coffee, and salt until smooth and spreadable.
  • 2. **** This frosting will be great on any cake, muffins, donuts, cookies, brownies.

BASIC CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM ICING



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This is a basic recipe that allows you to make the choice of how sweet it is. Top cupcakes and muffins and especially chocolate zucchini cakes with this icing.

Provided by Kaley

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

⅓ cup butter, at room temperature
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
⅓ cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Beat butter and 1/4 cup cocoa powder together in a bowl with an electric mixer on low until light and fluffy. Gradually add milk, remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 30.2 mg, Sugar 27.8 g

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 BUTTERCREAM ICING



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Making a chocolate cake, or need a frosting for cupcakes? Our easy chocolate buttercream perfectly complements a cocoa sponge for a party or afternoon tea

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 cupcakes, or 1 x 20cm cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

100g milk chocolate
200g butter, softened
400g icing sugar
5 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp milk

Steps:

  • Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of barely simmering water (make sure the bowl isn't touching the water). Stir until melted. Alternatively, melt in the microwave, stirring every 30 secs. Leave the melted chocolate to cool for 5 mins.
  • Mash the butter and icing sugar together with a fork first, then switch to a wooden spoon or electric beaters if you have them. Sift in the cocoa and pour in the melted chocolate, a pinch of salt and the milk, then mix again until smooth. Use to top cupcakes or cover and fill a chocolate sponge cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 38 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect consistency for your buttercream, ensure that both the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before creaming them together. This will allow them to blend smoothly and evenly.
  • For a richer, more intense coffee flavor, use a dark roast or espresso powder in your buttercream.
  • If you don't have instant coffee granules, you can make your own by brewing a strong cup of coffee and then dehydrating it in a low-temperature oven or a dehydrator.
  • To add a touch of extra sweetness and richness, try adding a tablespoon of melted chocolate to your buttercream.
  • For a lighter and fluffier buttercream, whip it on high speed for several minutes until it becomes light and airy.
  • If you're using the buttercream to decorate a cake or cupcakes, chill it for at least 30 minutes before piping. This will help it hold its shape and prevent it from becoming too soft.

Conclusion:

Chocolate coffee buttercream icing is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used to elevate any dessert. Whether you're topping a cake, cupcakes, or cookies, this frosting is sure to impress. With its rich chocolate flavor, subtle coffee undertones, and creamy texture, this buttercream is the perfect finishing touch for any sweet treat.

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