Decadent Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This rich and velvety Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting is perfect for adding a luscious, tangy chocolate finish to your cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. Combining the creamy texture of cream cheese and butter with the deep flavor of cocoa powder and the sweetness of powdered sugar, it's easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Enough to frost one 9-inch cake or 24 cupcakes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup salted softened butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese and butter: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and salted softened butter together using an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder gradually: Gradually add the powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder to the cream cheese mixture, mixing continuously on medium speed. Continue mixing until all ingredients are well incorporated and the frosting has a smooth, spreadable consistency.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for easy blending and a smooth texture.
- If frosting is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk to loosen it slightly.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, you can increase the cocoa powder by up to 1/2 cup.
- This frosting is best used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; bring it back to room temperature and re-whip if needed.
