Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This silky and rich Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting is a perfect blend of creamy cream cheese and luscious cocoa powder, combined with smooth butter and just the right amount of sweetness. Ideal for frosting cakes and cupcakes, it offers a decadent chocolate flavor with a slight tang from the cream cheese, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Enough to frost one 9-inch cake or 24 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert Frosting
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Frosting Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (brick-style, not spreadable)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup natural cocoa powder
Instructions
- Combine Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer or stand mixer to beat the softened unsalted butter and cream cheese together until the mixture is creamy, well combined, and free of lumps.
- Add Vanilla and Salt: Stir in the vanilla extract and salt thoroughly to distribute the flavors evenly throughout the mixture.
- Incorporate Powdered Sugar: With your mixer running on low speed, gradually add the powdered sugar to the mixture, ensuring it is completely combined to create a smooth frosting base.
- Add Cocoa Powder: Add the natural cocoa powder and beat well until fully incorporated into the frosting. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed to make sure all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Frosting Application: Use the prepared frosting to frost completely cooled cakes or cupcakes for a rich and delicious chocolate cream cheese finish.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for the smoothest texture.
- Gradually add powdered sugar to avoid dust clouds and ensure thorough mixing.
- Scraping the bowl during mixing ensures an even and well-blended frosting.
- Use this frosting immediately or refrigerate it; bring to room temperature and briefly re-whip before frosting.
- This frosting pairs excellently with chocolate, vanilla, or red velvet cakes.
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