Description
This rich and creamy chocolate espresso buttercream frosting is perfect for decorating your desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Butter (Unsalted, Room temperature)
- 1/4 cup Cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp Espresso Powder (You can increase the quantity to 2 tbsp for an even stronger coffee flavor.)
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2–4 tbsp Milk (Start with 2 tbsp and add more if necessary. Preferably whole but 2% can be used, Room temperature)
- 5–6 cups Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Cream butter in a large mixing bowl until it’s light and smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, espresso powder, vanilla extract, 2 tbsp milk and mix until combined.
- Add half the powdered sugar and mix until partially combined.
- Add remaining powdered sugar and additional milk, as needed. I only add 5 cups powdered sugar. For those of you who like a sweeter frosting, you can add 6 cups but then you may have to add a little more milk to get the desired “pipeable” consistency.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Fill your piping bags with this icing and decorate your desserts. Enjoy.
Notes
- The frosting can be adjusted for sweetness by modifying the amount of powdered sugar.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp