Best Chocolate Frosting! Whipped Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This Best Chocolate Frosting recipe features a whipped chocolate cream cheese frosting that’s smooth, creamy, and perfect for piping onto cupcakes or cakes. Made with cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla, this frosting is rich and fluffy with a decadent chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: Enough frosting to generously frost 12 cupcakes or a 9-inch cake
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Frosting Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 8 Tbsp (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese and Butter: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using an electric hand mixer and a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.
- Add Powdered Sugar, Cocoa, and Salt: Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder to eliminate lumps, then add them along with the salt to the cream cheese and butter mixture. Mix on low speed initially to combine all ingredients well. Scrape the bowl thoroughly, then increase to medium-high speed and beat for about 1 minute until the frosting becomes smooth and whipped.
- Incorporate Vanilla: Add the vanilla extract and beat on medium-high speed for another minute to fully incorporate it and achieve a silky, smooth texture. The frosting is now ready to be piped onto cooled cupcakes or cakes.
Notes
- For best results, pipe the frosting onto your cakes or cupcakes immediately after making it.
- If you refrigerate the frosting, allow it to soften at room temperature before piping to ensure it is easy to work with.
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