Description
Chocolate cream cheese frosting is a luxurious blend of creamy tang and rich chocolate that can elevate any dessert from ordinary to extraordinary. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or as a delightful dip for fruits, this easy-to-make frosting comes together with just a few simple ingredients. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or indulging in a sweet craving, this decadent frosting is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Sift in the cocoa powder and mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Stir in vanilla extract. If too thick, add a splash of milk to reach the desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more powdered sugar if needed.
- Frost cooled cakes or cupcakes generously.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg