Mocha Frosting

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low Fod Map
Mocha Frosting
10 min.
10
243kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delightful Mocha Frosting, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and robust coffee flavors that will elevate any dessert. Whether you're frosting a cake, cupcakes, or simply enjoying it straight from the bowl, this frosting is sure to impress. With its creamy texture and luscious taste, it’s a treat that caters to various dietary preferences, being vegetarian, gluten-free, and low FODMAP.

Ready in just 10 minutes, this frosting is not only quick to prepare but also yields enough to serve 10 people, making it ideal for gatherings or special occasions. Each serving contains a satisfying 243 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. The combination of unsweetened cocoa and hot brewed coffee creates a mocha flavor that is both comforting and invigorating, while the addition of half-and-half ensures a smooth and velvety finish.

For those looking to add a twist, our Mocha-Almond variation introduces a hint of almond extract, enhancing the flavor profile even further. This versatile frosting can be used in a variety of ways, making it a must-have in your baking repertoire. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up a batch of this irresistible Mocha Frosting that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • tablespoons hot-brewed coffee hot brewed
  • Tbsp half-and-half 
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • 0.7 cup cocoa unsweetened
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • stand mixer

Directions

  1. Whisk together sugar and cocoa in a medium bowl.
  2. Combine coffee and vanilla.
  3. Beat butter at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar mixture alternately with coffee mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Beat in half-and-half, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until smooth and mixture has reached desired consistency.
  4. Mocha-Almond Frosting: Decrease vanilla extract to 1 tsp. Proceed with recipe as directed, adding 1/2 tsp. almond extract to coffee mixture in Step

Nutrition Facts

Calories243kcal
Protein2.12%
Fat36.62%
Carbs61.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.087826066205%

Flavonoids

Catechin
3.72mg
Epicatechin
11.26mg
Quercetin
0.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:242.73kcal
12.14%
Fat:10.51g
16.17%
Saturated Fat:6.61g
41.33%
Carbohydrates:39.55g
13.18%
Net Carbohydrates:37.43g
13.61%
Sugar:35.6g
39.56%
Cholesterol:25.98mg
8.66%
Sodium:77.81mg
3.38%
Alcohol:0.28g
100%
Alcohol %:0.56%
100%
Caffeine:14.96mg
4.99%
Protein:1.37g
2.73%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.22%
Copper:0.22mg
11.04%
Fiber:2.12g
8.49%
Magnesium:29.52mg
7.38%
Vitamin A:299.57IU
5.99%
Phosphorus:49.26mg
4.93%
Iron:0.82mg
4.58%
Potassium:99.89mg
2.85%
Zinc:0.42mg
2.82%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.2%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.87%
Selenium:1.29µg
1.85%
Calcium:15.41mg
1.54%
Source:My Recipes