Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 32
• 3 ounces dark chocolate
• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, room temperature, divided
• 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• melt chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes. cool melted chocolate to room temperature, about 5 minutes.
• beat butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; add cocoa powder and beat until well combined. mix 1 tablespoon coffee into creamed butter mixture; add melted chocolate and mix well.
• beat confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, into creamed butter mixture, mixing well before each addition until frosting is smooth. add remaining coffee, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.