Mocha Frosting

Updated July 7, 2022

Total Time
35 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:Enough frosting for one Bundt cake
  • ¼ 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

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Nutritional analysis per serving

176 grams carbs; 61 milligrams cholesterol; 1174 calories; 16 grams monosaturated fat; 9 grams polyunsaturated fat; 30 grams saturated fat; 58 grams fat; 6 grams fiber; 18 milligrams sodium; 6 grams protein; 164 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the water, butter and coffee in a small saucepan and let heat until butter is melted and liquid is quite hot.

  2. Step 2

    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.

  3. Step 3

    Let stand 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened. Dribble it evenly over the cake. Sprinkle with nuts.

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Multiply by 6 to cover a sheet pan cake

I used unsweetened baking chocolate 3ounces 12 tsp sugar to make the sweetened baking chocolate. Worked well

I used unsweetened baking chocolate 3ounces 12 tsp sugar to make the sweetened baking chocolate. Worked well

Multiply by 6 to cover a sheet pan cake

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