Mocha Frosting Recipe

2      Reviews by:    Jersey James   Mocha Frosting Recipe uses coffee, confectioner's sugar, shortening, salt and vanilla to create this outstanding mocha frosting recipe. Food Category:    Cakes and Tortes Cuisine Origin:    Northeastern    Servings:1 Nutrition facts:4584 calories300. grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   20 Minutes Cook Time:   0 Minutes Total Time:   20 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• About 1/3 cup strong coffee
• 4 cups firmly packed sifted confectioner's sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. vanilla

DIRECTIONS

• To make strong coffee, add 1/2 cup medium-ground coffee to 1 cup cold water. Heat to boiling. Remove from heat and let stand 2 minutes. Strain and cool slightly.
• Combine sugar gradually with shortening and add coffee as needed to make a creamy smooth mixture. Add salt and vanilla. Spread on cooled cake.
• Makes frosting for tops and sides of two 9-inch layers.
• Mocha Chocolate Frosting: To above recipe, add 1 square (1 ounce) melted unsweetened chocolate. A little more coffee may be needed for good spreading consistency.

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