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Espresso Frosting
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 1
Yummy, on cake or my Double Espresso Brownies. I think I got this from Hershey, but I cant remember, have had it on a recipe card forever.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup hershey cocoa (not hot chocolate mix)
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/3 cup soured milk or 1/3 cup buttermilk
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon instant espresso or 1 teaspoon finely ground instant coffee (you can even use decaf if you like)
1 teaspoon high quality vanilla
Directions:
1. Heat butter, milk and cocoa in a 3 qut saucepan over medium heat, stir frequently DO NOT BOIL.
2. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, espresso and vanilla with the wire whisk until smooth and spreadable.
3. You may need more or less powdered sugar, add a bit at a time and see when it gets to the consistency you like.
By RecipeOfHealth.com