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Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
There is just something about cream cheese frosting that makes all the difference in the world! And, let me tell you, this homemade chocolate cream cheese frosting is to die for!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 231 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature (½ brick)
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature (1 stick)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Using a hand mixer, combine the cream cheese and butter, mixing until they are creamy.
- With the mixer on low, slowly add in the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and milk.
- Gradually increase speed and beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy. If the frosting is too thin, add cornstarch, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting thickens. If the frosting is too thick, add in milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches the desired consistency.
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Notes
- Storage: Store chocolate cream cheese frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are thoroughly softened. If the butter and cream cheese are not soft enough to mush, you will have a hard time getting all the ingredients to blend well.
- Give the frosting a few minutes to firm up before using it. This will make it easier to pipe.
- You can also use a whisk to make this cream cheese frosting. It may take a bit longer, but you will still be able to achieve the silky smooth consistency.
Nutrition Information
Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
34mg
(1%)
Potassium
94mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
369IU
(7%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 369IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.