Mocha Almond Chocolate Frosting The Coffee Cake Dream Topper
Written by jheelum basu | October 23, 2025
Rich, smooth chocolate mocha frosting with crushed almonds getting infused with the strong aroma of espresso and filling the kitchen air- isn’t it already stimulating for your olfactory system? The luscious, buttery, creamy texture and the melting-in-the-mouth consistency make the mocha chocolate frosting with crushed almonds stand out from the rest.
The camaraderie of rich c hocolate and coffee never fails to surprise the taste buds of dessert connoisseurs. Here, in this mocha chocolate frosting with crushed almonds, rich coffee and chocolate meet crunchy almonds to bring in the subtlety of the flavor.
While the base is a moist, spongy cake infused with the essence of instant coffee, the frosting is made with creamy mocha buttercream, chocolate, and crushed almonds.
This simple addition of the chocolate buttercream offers a delightful mocha experience to coffee and dessert lovers.
Besides bringing in that warm, gooey feeling inside your mouth with every single bite, the addition of the crunchy almonds lends a delectable nutty flavor. The almond and the soft, creamy chocolate mocha buttercream together also contribute to the visually pleasant presentation of the rich mocha chocolate frosting with crushed almonds.
Mocha Chocolate Frosting With Crushed Almonds Recipe
Ingredients:
- Dutch Process Cocoa Powder- 1½ cup
- Confectioners’ Sugar- 2 cups
- Softened Butter- ½ cup
- Chocolate- ½ cup
- Instant Coffee Powder (Dissolved in ½ cup coffee)- 2 teaspoons
- Milk/Heavy Cream- 1 cup
- Crushed Almond- ½ cup
- Salt (optional)- ½ teaspoon
Mocha Chocolate Frosting With Crushed Almonds: Step-by-step Guide
Start by combining the espresso powder with hot water and letting it steep and cool completely so it doesn’t melt the mocha chocolate frosting. While finding pure instant espresso powder at regular grocery stores is quite a task sometimes, the commonly available instant espresso-flavored coffee can do the job as well.
Next, add the powdered sugar slowly to the softened, unsalted, creamed butter. Softened butter makes it much easier to incorporate.
Melt the chocolate in a separate bowl and add it to the butter mixture.
Now sift the cocoa powder well to get rid of any clumps and add it to the softened butter. While regular unsweetened cocoa powder can be used, it is always recommended to use the Dutch Process Cocoa Powder, as it always infuses a much deeper flavor.
Add the cooled coffee mixture next.
Last but not least, add heavy cream and keep whipping the whole mixture to achieve the desired creamy, smooth consistency.
If the mocha frosting becomes too sweet, you can add ½ teaspoon of salt to balance the sweetness.
Refrigerate the mocha chocolate almond frosting overnight in a covered container. It often helps the flavors deepen.
Give it a good stir once it comes to room temperature to smooth out any graininess.
Fill up a nozzled pastry bag with the mocha chocolate almond frosting and decorate your coffee cake with the designs of your choice.
Add crushed almonds on top and serve.
Mocha Chocolate Frosting With Crushed Almonds: Storing & Freezing
The mocha chocolate almond frosting can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator for up to three days.
If you need to store it for longer, put it in a freezer bag and keep it in the fridge for up to three months.
Once you take it out of the fridge, let it thaw at room temperature before using it.
Mocha Chocolate Frosting With Crushed Almonds: Things To Keep In Mind
While the pairing of chocolate and coffee always comes up with something lips-smacking good, it is also important to keep a few things in mind.
Firstly, high-quality instant espresso or coffee is a must.
It is crucial to add the coffee and cocoa to taste.
Adequate addition of heavy cream is also important to help the espresso dissolve.
You can always add more powdered sugar, cocoa, espresso, or heavy cream, as needed. It is always recommended to make the additions in small increments to avoid the mistake of overdoing it.
It is important to stir the whipped mixture to remove air bubbles.
You can set your hand blender on the lowest setting for a few minutes or stir vigorously by hand for a minute or two.