Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting. This decadent frosting is perfect for cakes and cupcakes, adding a luscious chocolate flavor to your baked treats.
Ingredients
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For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (as needed)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Cocoa and Vanilla: Mix in the cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
- Incorporate Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Adjust consistency with milk or cream.
- Beat Until Fluffy: Beat the frosting until light and fluffy. Use immediately or refrigerate.
Notes
- This frosting pairs well with chocolate, vanilla, or red velvet cakes.
- For a richer flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
