Easy Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt to balance the sweetness
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1/2 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
Instructions
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and free of lumps (about 2-3 minutes). I recommend using butter and cream cheese are at room temperature to avoid lumps.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt to the creamed mixture. Mix on low speed until evenly distributed.
- Turn the mixer down to the lowest setting and gradually add the powdered sugar, half a cup at a time, unless you want to experience a sugar snowstorm in your kitchen.
- Add the sifted cocoa powder to the bowl. Mix on low speed until the cocoa is completely mixed in. Scrape the sides and bottom regularly.
- Spread or pipe on completely cooled cake or cupcakes. You can try chilling the frosting for about 15 minutes, makes it easier to shape.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 245IUCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.3mg
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