Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
This delightful chocolate cream cheese frosting enhances any cake, making it irresistible. It's smooth, creamy, and perfect for parties, plus easy to whip up in just minutes!
Equipment
- Mixer
- Large Bowl
Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients:
- 3.5 cups powdered sugar (420g)
- 12 ounces cream cheese softened (339g)
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (55g)
- 3/4 cup butter softened (170g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch salt
- 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream
Instructions
- Using a mixer, beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl on high speed for about one minute until it becomes smooth and creamy.
- Next, blend in the softened butter until fully combined.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and one tablespoon of milk along with a pinch of salt. Mix on medium-high speed until the mixture is creamy and well-blended.
- If a thinner consistency is desired, incorporate an additional tablespoon of milk and taste for seasoning. You may add a little more salt if preferred for enhanced flavor.
- Store any remaining frosting in the refrigerator, tightly covered, for up to five days, or freeze it for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge before mixing again prior to use.