Description
This rich and creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting is a perfect blend of smooth cream cheese, unsalted butter, and luxurious cocoa powder, sweetened with powdered sugar, and flavored with vanilla. Ideal for frosting cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, this easy-to-make frosting is fluffy, spreadable, and full of deep chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Frosting Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3–3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk, as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese and butter: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add cocoa and flavorings: Mix in the unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt until they are fully incorporated into the creamy base.
- Incorporate powdered sugar: Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth, lump-free frosting.
- Adjust consistency: Add heavy cream or milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition, until the frosting reaches a smooth, fluffy, and spreadable consistency.
- Use or store: Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. If not using right away, refrigerate the frosting and let it sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before using to soften.
Notes
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa powder instead of natural cocoa powder.
- If the frosting has been chilled, let it sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before spreading for easier application.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
