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Hot Cocoa Buttercream Frosting

We are going to be exploring the world of buttercream frosting this year! My first adventure was with making this Hot Cocoa Buttercream to go with my Indulgent Hot Cocoa Cake. It’s not like your traditional buttercream. I used American Heritage Cocoa which gave it a grainy texture but I really liked it. If you used a smoother cocoa like Swiss Miss or Hershey’s you won’t have the texture.

frosted with hot cocoa buttercreamSo for this Hot Cocoa Buttercream Frosting you will need the following –

3 Sticks Unsalted Butter (1.5 cups)

2/3 C American Heritage Chocolate Drink

1/4 C Cocoa

1 Tbsp Vanilla

1/4 C Heavy Whipping Cream

3 Tbsp Chocolate Pudding

5-6 C Powder Sugar

You are going to want to get out your stand mixer for this one, it’ll make life much easier.

First, attach the paddle attachment to your mixer. Add the butter and beat on high until the butter is whipped. It’ll have a fluffy appearance.

Next, add in the remaining ingredients except for the powder sugar. Mix until combined.

Hot Cocoa Buttercream Frosting made with American Heritage Chocolate DrinkAdd in 1/2c of the powdered sugar at a time on low speed. This does take a little while. You may need to add more heavy cream or powdered sugar to get the perfect consistency.

Once everything is combined, turn your mixer on high for 2-3 minutes. This will give you the light fluffy buttercream.  Then turn it down and beat on low for about 30 seconds to get out any air bubbles.

You’re done! It’s that simple. I will say this denser than some of the other buttercreams I’ve made. I think it really has to do with the American Heritage Chocolate drink, but I still liked it.

frosted with hot cocoa buttercream
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Hot Cocoa Buttercream Frosting

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Buttercream

Ingredients

  • 1.5 Cup Unsalted Butter 3 sticks
  • 2/3 Cup American Heritage Chocolate Drink Mix or other hot cocoa mix
  • 1/4 Cup Cocoa
  • 1 Tbsp Vanilla
  • 1/4 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 5-6 Cup Powder Sugar

Instructions

  • You are going to want to get out your stand mixer for this one, it'll make life much easier. 
    First, attach the paddle attachment to your mixer. Add the butter and beat on high until the butter is whipped. It'll have a fluffy appearance. 
    Next, add in the remaining ingredients except for the powder sugar. Mix until combined. 
    Add in 1/2c of the powdered sugar at a time on low speed. This does take a little while. You may need to add more heavy cream or powdered sugar to get the perfect consistency. 
    Once everything is combined, turn your mixer on high for 2-3 minutes. This will give you the light fluffy buttercream.  Then turn it down and beat on low for about 30 seconds to get out any air bubbles. 
    You're done! It's that simple. I will say this denser than some of the other buttercreams I've made. I think it really has to do with the American Heritage Chocolate drink, but I still liked it. 

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Shanna started writing shortly after her daughter was born. She's written for various outlets over the years. When she's not writing about her adventures with her daughter, she's out having adventures!

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