Name: Mocha Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup solid shortening; 1/2 cup butter or margarine (softened); 3/4 cup cocoa; 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar; 3-4 tablespoons cream

I love cupcakes and especially when they’re chocolate with a Mocha Buttercream Frosting! My husband thinks it’s too much chocolate, but if you’re a chocolate lover like me, you’ll think it’s perfect. You can always adjust the amount of cocoa you want too. So if you’d like a hint or a really intense cocoa flavor just add a little less or more!

Mocha Buttercream Frosting

Notes

Adapted from Wilton

Ingredients

1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup solid shortening
1/2 cup butter or margarine (softened)
3/4 cup cocoa
4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
3-4 tablespoons cream

Instructions

In large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric mixer.
Add cocoa and vanilla.
Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed; scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.
Beat at medium speed while adding in the cream; mix until light and fluffy.