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Luscious Chocolatey Cream Cheese Frosting

A deeply satisfying and luxurious chocolate cream cheese frosting that pairs perfectly with cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies.
1
10 min
TOTAL TIME
242
CALORIES
$0.31
PER SERVING
Luscious Chocolatey Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
5 INGREDIENTS
18 SERVINGS
Pure Vanilla Extract
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Cream Cheese
8 oz cream cheese
softened
Powdered Sugar
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Unsalted Butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter
softened
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Directions
5 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together softened unsalted butter and cream cheese on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until well-combined and creamy.
2
Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
3
Add powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and pure vanilla extract to the bowl.
4
Mix on low speed until powdered sugar and cocoa powder are fully incorporated.
5
Taste the frosting, and if it is too thin or not sweet enough, add more powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition until it reaches your desired consistency and sweetness.
Health Info
Macros
39g
CARBS
9g
FAT
1g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
Frequently Asked Questions
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