Description
Indulge in the richness of this Decadent Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting, a luscious topping that adds a layer of creamy, chocolaty goodness to your cakes, cupcakes, or brownies.
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Frosting: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add cocoa powder and mix well.
- Add Sugar and Flavor: Gradually add powdered sugar, beating after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt.
- Beat to Perfection: Continue beating on medium-high speed until the frosting is light, fluffy, and spreadable. Adjust consistency with cream if needed.
- Finish and Store: Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days. Rewhip if refrigerated before use.
Notes
- For a richer taste, opt for dark cocoa powder.
- Bring chilled frosting to room temperature and re-whip before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
