Best 20 Mocha Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the rich and velvety symphony of flavors in our curated collection of delectable mocha frosting recipes. These luscious frostings, with their harmonious blend of coffee, cocoa, and cream, will elevate your cakes, cupcakes, and other sweet treats to new heights of indulgence. From the classic mocha frosting, a timeless favorite with its deep chocolate flavor and subtle coffee notes, to the white mocha frosting, a lighter and airier variation that exudes elegance, these recipes cater to every taste and occasion. For those seeking a touch of sophistication, the salted caramel mocha frosting seamlessly merges the richness of mocha with the decadent sweetness of salted caramel, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. And for a frosting that captures the essence of a cozy winter afternoon, the peppermint mocha frosting infuses the classic mocha frosting with the invigorating freshness of peppermint, making it an ideal companion for holiday treats.

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

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH MOCHA FROSTING



Chocolate Cake with Mocha Frosting image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2/3 cup hottest tap water
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Droste Cocoa Powder
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
2/3 cup half-and-half
Mocha Frosting, recipe follows
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, such as Lindt, 1/4-inch-chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced, at room temperature
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon Kahlua
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan. Line with parchment paper, then grease and flour the pan.
  • Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed for 4 to 5 minutes, until light and fluffy, scraping down the bowl. On medium speed, add the vanilla, then beat in the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated and the batter is smooth.
  • Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl. In another bowl or a liquid measuring cup, whisk together the hot water, cocoa powder, and espresso powder until smooth. Add the half-and-half and whisk until smooth. With the mixer on low, add the flour and chocolate mixtures alternately in thirds, starting and ending with the flour. With a rubber spatula, scrape down the bowl to be sure the batter is well mixed.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan. Turn out onto a flat platter or board and frost the top with the Mocha Frosting. Cut in squares and serve.
  • Place the chocolate, butter, and espresso powder in a bowl. Heat the cream to simmer and pour it over the chocolate mixture, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted. (If the chocolate isn't melted, microwave the mixture for 15 seconds.) Stir in the Kahlua and vanilla and stir until the mixture is smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes only, until cool but not cold.
  • Scrape down the bowl and beat the frosting with a handheld mixer on high speed for 15 to 20 seconds only, until the mixture forms soft peaks. (If you overbeat it, it will curdle!) Spread on the cake immediately with a metal spatula.

MOCHA FROSTING



Mocha Frosting image

Delicious mellow coffee flavor makes this frosting a favorite on chocolate cake. Eat with a spoon or use to frost a cool cake.

Provided by Samantha S

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons warm milk
½ teaspoon instant coffee powder
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Stir warm milk and coffee powder in large bowl until the coffee dissolves completely.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar, melted butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract into the milk mixture until no clumps remain and you have a smooth frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 32.1 mg, Sugar 27.6 g

THE BEST MOCHA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING / ICING



The Best Mocha Buttercream Frosting / Icing image

This is definitely the best frosting I have ever had. I am in love with it! Perfect texture....nothing like store bought! It is wonderful on everything!!!

Provided by KirstenSU04

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 1 12, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons instant coffee, dissolved in a splash of hot water

Steps:

  • In your mixer, beat the softened butter with the powdered sugar until it is creamy.
  • Add in the cocoa powder, vanilla extract & coffee.
  • Beat with the mixer until it's nice and fluffy (about a minute or 2)
  • This makes a perfectly spreadable frosting. The nice thing about it is that you can put it in the fridge to make it a little more firm if you would like.

MOCHA FROSTING



Mocha Frosting image

Our Test Kitchen home economists dress up purchased angel food cake with an easy-to-make coffee-flavored frosting.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
3 tablespoons boiling water
1 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)
Chocolate sprinkles, optional

Steps:

  • For frosting, in a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in water; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in cocoa. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and coffee granules until smooth., Cut cake into three horizontal layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with frosting. Repeat with middle cake layer. Top with remaining cake layer; frost top and sides of cake. Garnish with chocolate sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

MOCHA BROWNIES WITH COFFEE FROSTING



Mocha Brownies with Coffee Frosting image

These are the best brownies that I've tasted. Got this from a friend at work and now I make them all the time.

Provided by ALYSSIA71

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup shortening
½ cup butter
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups white sugar
4 teaspoons instant coffee granules, or more to taste
1 tablespoon hot water
4 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 ½ tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Melt shortening and 1/2 cup butter in a small pan over low heat; pour melted mixture into a mixing bowl. Stir cocoa into butter mixture until well combined, followed by sugar. Dissolve 4 teaspoons instant coffee with hot water in a small bowl; stir into cocoa mixture. Whisk eggs into batter, one at a time, beating each egg in thoroughly before adding the next. Stir flour, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and salt into batter just until moist. Pour batter into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake brownies in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Beat 1/2 cup softened butter with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl. Add confectioners' sugar to mixture and beat until creamy using an electric mixer on medium speed. Dissolve 1 tablespoon instant coffee with milk in a small bowl; add to frosting. Increase mixer speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Frost cooled brownies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 58.1 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

COFFEE-CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE WITH MOCHA-MASCARPONE FROSTING



Coffee-Chocolate Layer Cake with Mocha-Mascarpone Frosting image

Provided by Abigail Johnson Dodge

Categories     Cake     Coffee     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Valentine's Day     Birthday     Shower     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cake:
2 cups cake flour
3/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
3 large eggs
11/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
4 teaspoons instant espresso powder dissolved in 3/4 cup hot water
Frosting:
1/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 1/2 cups chilled heavy whipping cream, divided
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 8-ounce containers chilled mascarpone cheese*
Bittersweet chocolate curls (optional)

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 325°F. Generously butter two 9-inch cake pans with 2-inch-high sides; dust with flour, tapping out any excess. Line bottom of pans with parchment paper.
  • Sift 2 cups cake flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until smooth. Add brown sugar and beat until well blended, about 2 minutes. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla. Add flour mixture in 3 additions alternately with buttermilk in 2 additions, beating just until blended after each addition. Gradually add hot espresso-water mixture, beating just until smooth.
  • Divide batter between pans; smooth tops. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on rack 15 minutes. Run small knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes. Invert cakes onto racks; lift pans off cakes and remove parchment. Place wire rack atop each cake; invert again so top side is up. Cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap each cake in plastic and store at room temperature.
  • For frosting:
  • Sift cocoa powder into large bowl; add espresso powder. Bring 1 cup cream to boil in small saucepan. Slowly pour cream over cocoa mixture, whisking until cocoa is completely dissolved, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup cream and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves. Chill until cold, at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; keep chilled.
  • Add mascarpone to chilled cocoa mixture. Using electric mixer, beat on low speed until blended and smooth. Increase speed to medium-high; beat until mixture is thick and medium-firm peaks form when beaters are lifted, about 2 minutes (do not overbeat or mixture will curdle).
  • Using pastry brush, brush off crumbs from cakes. Place 1 cake layer, top side up, on platter. Spoon 13/4 cups frosting in dollops over top of cake. Using offset spatula, spread frosting to edges. Top with second cake layer, top side up, pressing to adhere. Spread thin layer of frosting over top and sides of cake. Chill 10 minutes. Using offset spatula, spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake, swirling decoratively. Top with chocolate curls, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; chill. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes before serving.
  • *An Italian cream cheese; sold at many supermarkets and at Italian markets.

MOCHA FUDGE BROWNIES FROSTING



Mocha Fudge Brownies Frosting image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup confectioner's sugar
1 square of unsweetened chocolate
1/2 tablespoons softened butter
4 tablespoons coffee

Steps:

  • In bowl combine sugar and butter. In microwave melt chocolate. Slowly add chocolate and coffee to butter mixture. Stir to combine. Spread onto cooled brownies.

CAPPUCCINO CAKE WITH MOCHA FROSTING



Cappuccino Cake with Mocha Frosting image

A very simple cake using a white cake mix and cappuccino coffee powder. The vegetable oil has been reduced to account for the fat in the added cappuccino mix.

Provided by ANGELAELAINE

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
¼ cup instant cappuccino coffee powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 egg whites
1 ¼ cups water
1 cup shortening
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
4 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons milk
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
1 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix and 1/4 cup cappuccino. Pour in 1 1/4 cups water, 3 egg whites and 1 tablespoon oil. Mix well, then pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven according to package directions until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks and cool completely.
  • To make the Mocha Frosting: In a large bowl, combine shortening with vanilla. Blend in half of the confectioners' sugar. Blend in 2 tablespoons milk. Repeat with remaining confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons milk. Mix in approximately half of the cocoa.
  • Dissolve the 1 tablespoon instant coffee into 1 cup of hot water. While still warm, pour two tablespoons of the coffee into the frosting mixture. Mix in remaining cocoa. Add coffee mixture, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved. Fill and frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.3 calories, Carbohydrate 81.4 g, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 299.4 mg, Sugar 67.7 g

MOCHA FUDGE FROSTING (PAULA DEEN)



Mocha Fudge Frosting (Paula Deen) image

This is a recipe, which goes over her Chocolate-Mocha Cake that was in her Comfort Food Magazine issue. Looks and sounds so yummy!!! Posting each one separately, here is the cake recipe,

Provided by diner524

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons strong coffee (freshly brewed)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped (5 - 1 oz squares)
1/2 cup butter flavor shortening
2 tablespoons butter flavor shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cream, coffee, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture boils. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in chocolate, shortening, and salt, stirring until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.
  • Let frosting stand, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or until cooled to room temperature and thickened. Use immediately.

WHITE CHOCOLATE MOCHA FROSTING



White Chocolate Mocha Frosting image

I threw together this frosting for my birthday cake. I used a devil's food cake, and it was very well received.

Provided by LMCBSOP

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     White

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ounces white chocolate
½ cup butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
5 teaspoons instant coffee granules
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Mix the instant coffee with the milk, and let it stand until coffee is dissolved.
  • Melt the butter and chocolate together, and beat until smooth, then add vanilla.
  • Beat in 1 cup of confectioners sugar. Add half the milk mixture, then 1 cup confectioners sugar, then the other half of the milk, then 1 cup confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 14.8 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 42.7 mg, Sugar 21.7 g

CHOCOLATE MOCHA CAKE WITH RASPBERRY BUTTERCREAM FILLING & CHOCOLATE FLUFF FROSTING RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Chocolate Mocha Cake with Raspberry Buttercream Filling & Chocolate Fluff Frosting Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 22

CAKE:
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup black coffee, cooled (I used a dark roast coffee. You can't taste the coffee, but the chocolate is deeper in flavor and richness with this ingredient
1 cup buttermilk (or 1 tablespoon lemon juice with milk to equal 1cup; or 1 tablespoon vinegar with milk to equal 1 cup)
1/2 cup canola (or vegetable) oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
RASPBERRY FILLING:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
FROSTING:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
2 cups marshmallow cream (7-ounce jar)
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • CAKE: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter, or spray with non-stick baking spray, 2 8x2-inch round cake pans (I used three cake pans). Line the bottoms with parchment paper, grease the paper, and then flour the pans (gently tap out any excess flour) or spray with non-stick spray Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, & salt in a large bowl or in bowl of stand mixer. Add eggs, coffee, buttermilk, oil, & vanilla. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. (Batter will be thin.) Bake for approximately 25 minutes (approx) or until toothpick comes out clean. If using three pans, check the baking time at about 15 to 20 minutes. NOTE: The first time I bake a new cake recipe, I always check my cakes at 5 minutes less than the recommended baking time, just to be sure I don't overbake the cake. A toothpick inserted, should come out clean. Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for about 20 minutes before releasing them onto cooling racks; remove the parchment paper. Cool completely before adding the filling and frosting. RASPBERRY FILLING (can be made a day in advance; just cover it well and to keep it refrigerated): In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with paddle attachment (or any large mixing bowl, if using hand-held beaters), beat the butter on medium-high speed until creamy (about 3 to 5 minutes). Add the raspberry jam and beat to combine. Turn the mixer down to low speed, and add the confectioners' sugar. Beat until smooth. Cover and set aside until ready to use. Note: The frosting is very smooth and not super thick. FROSTING: In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with paddle attachment (or any large mixing bowl, if using hand-held beaters), beat the butter on medium-high speed until creamy (about 3 to 5 minutes). Easy way to melt chocolate: microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes, stir and set aside. Add the melted, cooled chocolate and beat until well combined and fluffy. On medium-speed, add the marshmallow cream, almond extract, and confectioners' sugar. Once everything is combined, increase the speed to medium-high and beat until the smooth and fluffy. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes. [Note: The frosting can also be made a day in advance, just be sure to keep it well covered and chilled until ready to use.] ASSEMBLE THE CAKE: If the cakes have domed tops, use a serrated knife to gently slice off a thin layer...just enough to give them an even surface. If the layers are pretty even, I simply set each layer, with the bottom side "up" and frost it from there. If the raspberry cream filling has been in the refrigerator, give it a good stir to soften it up a bit. (If it's too stiff, leave it covered at room temperature until spreadable.) Spread the raspberry cream over one of the cake layer. Place the other layer on top of the filling. Frost the rest of the cake (top and sides) with the chocolate buttercream. Serve the cake at room temperature. This cake is rich, so smaller slices will go a long way.

MOCHA WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING



Mocha Whipped Cream Frosting image

Simple to make yet delicious and elegant frosting good on many cakes. Use it most often with the simple Almond Torte (recipe on this site as well)

Provided by Papagayita

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 1 cake's frosting, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon instant coffee

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until it's thick and forms peaks when you take out the beater.
  • Makes enough to spread generously on top, sides, and between two layers of 8 inch (20 cm) round cake.

EASY MOCHA FROSTING



Easy Mocha Frosting image

This is a great chocolate mocha frosting that my mother made back in the 50's. It is easy and tastes delicious, not too sweet and not bitter.

Provided by mo_duffy

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 1 single layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups powdered sugar
12 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
enough fresh hot coffee (to blend)

Steps:

  • Mix on med/high speed all ingredients gradually adding the hot coffee and blend to a smooth paste (be careful when adding coffee that you do not put too much in or it will be runny).
  • Cool cake and frost spreading on the top and sides of a bundt cake or a single layer cake.

COFFEE-CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE WITH MOCHA-MASCARPONE FROSTING



Coffee-Chocolate Layer Cake With Mocha-Mascarpone Frosting image

This four-star showstopping recipe is from Bon Appétit (April 2009). It's a little effort but it's well worth it for special occasions. For a richer, darker cake and frosting use part or all Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa. Frosting must chill for at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Cake (either assembled or not) can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; chill. Let stand at room temperature at least 20 minutes before serving.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups cake flour
3/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups packed golden brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
4 teaspoons instant espresso powder, dissolved in 3/4 cup hot water
1/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 1/2 cups chilled heavy whipping cream, divided
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 (8 ounce) containers chilled mascarpone cheese
bittersweet chocolate curls (optional)

Steps:

  • For cake: Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 325°F Generously butter two 9-inch cake pans with 2-inch-high sides; dust with flour, tapping out any excess. Line bottom of pans with parchment paper.
  • Sift 2 cups cake flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until smooth. Add brown sugar and beat until well blended, about 2 minutes. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla. Add flour mixture in 3 additions alternately with buttermilk in 2 additions, beating just until blended after each addition. Gradually add hot espresso-water mixture, beating just until smooth.
  • Divide batter between pans; smooth tops. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on rack 15 minutes. Run small knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes. Invert cakes onto racks; lift pans off cakes and remove parchment. Place wire rack atop each cake; invert again so top side is up. Cool completely.
  • For frosting: Sift cocoa powder into large bowl; add espresso powder. Bring 1 cup cream to boil in small saucepan. Slowly pour cream over cocoa mixture, whisking until cocoa is completely dissolved, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup cream and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves. Chill until cold, at least 2 hours.
  • Add mascarpone to chilled cocoa mixture. Using electric mixer, beat on low speed until blended and smooth. Increase speed to medium-high; beat until mixture is thick and medium-firm peaks form when beaters are lifted, about 2 minutes (do not overbeat or mixture will curdle).
  • Using pastry brush, brush off crumbs from cakes. Place 1 cake layer, top side up, on platter. Spoon 1 3/4 cups frosting in dollops over top of cake. Using offset spatula, spread frosting to edges. Top with second cake layer, top side up, pressing to adhere. Spread thin layer of frosting over top and sides of cake. Chill 10 minutes. Using offset spatula, spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake, swirling decoratively. Top with chocolate curls, if desired.

SPICE CUPCAKES WITH MOCHA FROSTING



Spice Cupcakes with Mocha Frosting image

Old-fashioned flavor comes through with the molasses, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in these light, fluffy cupcakes. The mocha frosting is a fresh touch that makes them extra special. -Sarah Vaughan, Waterville, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 15 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup molasses
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
1/2 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate-covered coffee beans and assorted candies, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Stir in the coffee, butter and vanilla until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Garnish with coffee beans and candies if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MOCHA DARK CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CAPPUCCINO FROSTING



Mocha Dark Chocolate Cake With Cappuccino Frosting image

My husband made this cake for a Valentine's Party. The other guys totally ignored the other desserts. Whether you make this as a simple 9X13 and slap the frosting on top, or go all out for a filled layer cake with the espresso glaze and cappuccino frosting, you will not be disappointed! This is mocha java heaven! Preparation time allows for the cake to sit overnight and chill once it's frosted. It's worth the wait, as the coffee flavors have time to blend with the chocolate flavors. YUM. The coffee glaze is a little extra work, but it is delicious and amazingly helpful when it comes to frosting the cake!

Provided by Kabwe Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT35m

Yield 2 9, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cups flour
1 3/4 cups white sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons molasses (or change sugars to 1c white, 3/4c dark brown)
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mayonnaise (name brand is best in a cake)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup very hot very strong coffee
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup chocolate chips or 1/2 cup chopped candy bar
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons espresso or 3 tablespoons very strong coffee
1/4-1/2 cup cocoa powder (depending on how dark chocolatey you want it)
1/2 cup butter (preferably unsalted)
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt (or omit and use salted butter)
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup cooled espresso or 1/3 cup strong coffee

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Grease one 9x13 or two 9" round cake pans.
  • Cake: combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa.
  • Add the molasses, mayonnaise, and vegetable oil. Mix well.
  • While mixing, pour in the hot coffee.
  • Add the vanilla and chocolate chips, stir until combined. Batter will be thinner than normal cake batters.
  • Pour the batter into the pan(s). Bake for the 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. 9x13 pans usually need to go for a few more minutes.
  • If you are layering the round cakes, cool them for ten minutes on a wire rack, run a knife gently around the edges, flip pans over, rest for 10 minutes, then remove cakes from pans. Don't worry if they break apart a little bit. You can "glue" them back together with glaze and frosting!
  • Allow cakes to cool completely, even overnight, before glazing/frosting.
  • Espresso/Coffee Glaze:.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and coffee/espresso. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Allow to cool to body temperature or lower.
  • Cappuccino Frosting.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Combine butter and shortening in a seperate, large bowl or mixer. Beat until fluffy.
  • Add vanilla to the butter/shortening mixture.
  • To the butter mixture, add half of the dry ingredients, beat, then half of the espresso/coffee, beat some more, then the other half of the dry ingredients, beat again.
  • Add the remaining coffee slowly, only until desired consistency is reached. For a frosted layer cake, you want it to be a bit thick, but still smooth and fluffy.
  • Assembly:.
  • Set up desired cake board with one of the round cakes. Brush the ckae entirely with the semi-cool coffee glaze.
  • Allow the glaze about 5 minutes to set.
  • Spread a generous layer of frosting on top and place the second cake.
  • Glaze the second cake.
  • If you have any leftover glaze, just keep brushing it on (resist the urge to sip it, if you can!).
  • Frost the sides and top of the cake with remaining frosting.
  • Store cake in the refrigerator until you need it, as that will set the frosting properly. Because of the shortening, it will sit out well in normal temperatures, once it's been chilled.
  • Enjoy!

MOCHA FROSTING



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A nicely balanced mix of coffee and chocolate. I use this to frost Chili Chocolate Cinnamon Cake #36899. Posted by request. Recipe from "Chocolate Cake"

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 ounces unsalted butter, softened
5 cups confectioners' sugar, about
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons instant espresso
1/4 cup milk or 1/4 cup heavy cream, about

Steps:

  • Dissolve coffee in 2 tbls hot water.
  • Beat (electric mixer) butter until light, sift the sugar and cocoa into the butter.
  • Combine, stirring with a spoon until well blended.
  • Stir in the coffee and milk.
  • Beat (electric mixer) frosting on low speed until until smooth and light.
  • If necessary, adjust consistancy by adding 1 tbls of sugar or milk at a time.

ALMOND TORTE WITH MOCHA WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING



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Incredible simple, elegant, delicious torte that is perfect for birthdays or hostess gift. Top with Mocha Whipped Cream Frosting (recipe also on this site)

Provided by Papagayita

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup whole almond
2 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 -2 tablespoon amaretto liqueur (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F (180C).
  • Prepare 2 8 inch (20cm) round cake pans by greasing them and lining them with waxed paper cut to fit.
  • In a blender combine the eggs and sugar at high speed until smooth. Add almonds and blend until they are very finely ground. Add flour and baking powder and blend until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake at 350F (180C0 for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Let cakes cool (about 5 min) before removing from the pans. Let cool completely before icing.
  • Optional to pour 1-2 T amaretto liqueur on bottom layer for decadence.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.5, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 148.7, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 19.8, Protein 7.2

MOCHA FROSTING



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Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield Enough frosting for one Bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon instant powdered coffee
3 ounces sweet, cooking chocolate, chopped into small pieces
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnut meats, preferably black walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine the water, butter and coffee in a small saucepan and let heat until butter is melted and liquid is quite hot.
  • Put the chocolate pieces into the container of a food processor and start blending. Gradually add the butter liquid to the chocolate. Add the sugar and process five minutes, stopping the machine occasionally to scrape down the sides of the container with a rubber spatula.
  • Let stand 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened. Dribble it evenly over the cake. Sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1170, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 176 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 31 grams, Sodium 18 milligrams, Sugar 164 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CHOCOLATE MOCHA FROSTING



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Make and share this Chocolate Mocha Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by April J.

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 1 frosting, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 tablespoons cocoa
6 tablespoons hot coffee
6 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Let butter soften.
  • Beat all ingredients together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2144.3, Fat 72.5, SaturatedFat 43.8, Cholesterol 183.2, Sodium 496.5, Carbohydrate 377.1, Fiber 6, Sugar 353.1, Protein 6.8

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer flavor.
  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before creaming together.
  • Beat the frosting until it is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the coffee extract and vanilla extract to taste.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little bit of milk or cream.
  • If the frosting is too thin, add a little bit of powdered sugar.
  • Use the frosting immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Mocha frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, you will be able to make this frosting with ease. So next time you are looking for a frosting that is both delicious and easy to make, give mocha frosting a try.

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