Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
The secret to perfect chocolate cream cheese frosting is first beating butter and cream cheese and then adding powdered sugar and melted chocolate chips. This creates a luscious, slightly-firm frosting for cakes and cupcakes.
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Fat 11
Carbs 36
Protein 2
Yield 12
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2.5 cups powdered sugar
- 6 ounces chopped chocolate melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the cream cheese and butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until well combined-- about 1 minute.
- With the mixer on low, slowly add the powdered sugar and mix until all of the powdered sugar is incorporated.
- Next, add the melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
- Beat on medium speed until the frosting becomes light and fluffy-- about 2 minutes. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with your choice of tip and use as desired. If you’re hoping to pipe this frosting, we suggest chilling it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes prior to piping to help firm it up a bit.
Tips & Notes
- Be sure you start with softened cream cheese and butter. It makes a huge difference.
- This recipe makes enough frosting to frost 12 cupcakes, a 13x9 sheet cake, or an 8” two-layer cake.
- This frosting is delicious with a sprinkle of flakey sea salt.
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Nutrition Facts
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 35g