Best Chocolate Frosting! Whipped Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
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4.9
Best Chocolate Frosting! Whipped Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Description
The frosting begins by beating cream cheese and unsalted butter together until creamy to create a smooth base. Powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder are sifted in gradually to avoid lumps, then mixed slowly to combine fully. Salt is added to enhance the chocolate flavor. The mixture is then whipped at a higher speed to achieve a light, fluffy texture. Vanilla extract is folded in at the end to provide aroma and depth.
This frosting is suitable for piping onto cooled cupcakes or cakes, holding its shape well when applied. The balance of cream cheese and butter creates a tangy yet rich chocolate topping that complements many baked goods.
As noted, if the frosting is refrigerated, it should be brought back to room temperature before piping to regain softness and pipe-ability.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese room temp, package
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 cup, room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In the bowl of an electric mixer using paddle attachment (or using an electric hand mixer with a large bowl), beat together 8 oz cream cheese with 8 Tbsp butter on medium/high speed until creamy (3 min), scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Sift in 3 cups powdered sugar with 1/2 cup cocoa powder to ensure there are no lumps then add 1/4 tsp salt. Mix on low speed until well combined, scrape down the bowl well then increase to medium/high speed and beat until smooth and whipped (1 min).
- Add 1 tsp vanilla and beat on medium/high until smooth (1 min). Now it's ready to be piped onto cooled cupcakes.
Notes
- Pipe the frosting onto cooled baked goods for best results and appearance.
- If refrigerating the frosting, allow it to soften at room temperature before using to ensure easy piping.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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