MOCHA BUTTERCREAM

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Fillings & Frostings     Buttercream Frosting Recipes

Yield Makes 4 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

Italian Meringue Buttercream
8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder

Steps:

  • Make buttercream, and set aside. In the top of a double boiler or in a heat-proof bowl set over simmering water, melt chocolate, stirring with a rubber spatula until smooth. Allow chocolate to cool to room temperature.
  • Dissolve espresso powder in 1 teaspoon hot water. Stir espresso mixture and cooled chocolate into buttercream. Beat until thoroughly incorporated. Use immediately.

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