Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting is a simple and delicious frosting recipe. The tartness of the cream cheese pairs perfectly with the chocolate in this creamy dessert.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 63kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese 227 grams (room temperature)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 56.5 grams (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 170.25 grams
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder 42 grams
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
Instructions
- Cream together the cream cheese and the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the powdered sugar a little at a time.8 ounces cream cheese, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- Add in the cocoa powder and finally, the vanilla extract and salt.1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- Use immediately to frost cooled cakes and cupcakes. Or store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg