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Dark Mocha Buttercream

Marla Hingley
A light coffee flavored icing that's not too sweet, and is perfect as a filling between a layered cake, as it has the thickness to support the weight of the cakes.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup cocoa
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp brewed strong coffee
  • 1 Tbsp instant coffee granules
  • 3 Tbsp butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2- 1 3/4 cups icing sugar sifted

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients except butter and icing sugar. Whisk together until smooth then cook over med-low heat, stirring often, until just comes to a boil (about 10 minutes).
  • Remove from heat and pour into a large bowl, allow to cool completely.
  • Using a mixer, add butter and enough icing sugar until you get the consistency you want. Continue beating for another 2 minutes, until completely smooth.
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