Mocha Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups butter, at room temperature
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 Tablespoons instant coffee, dissolved in 1 Tablespoon water
• (Frosts about 16 cupcakes)

Directions

1. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy.
2. Add the confectioners sugar and beat in.
3. Beat in the cocoa powder, vanilla & dissoved coffee.
4. Continue to beat the frosting for about 2 minutes until creamy smooth.
5. This recipe make a frosting that has a good spreading consistancy.
6. If you want the frosting stiffer, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.