Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
This Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting is rich, creamy, and so easy to make! Perfectly balanced with chocolate and tangy cream cheese for cakes, cupcakes, and more.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder for that rich chocolate flavor
- 2 oz melted chocolate optional, for an extra decadent touch
- 8 oz cream cheese or vegan cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/4 cup butter or vegan butter at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar or erythritol for keto, sweetens the frosting
- 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor
- 2-4 tbsp milk of choice adjust for desired consistency
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Make sure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature to ensure a smooth and creamy frosting.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter. Using an electric mixer, beat them together on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually sift in the cocoa powder, and if you’re using it, add the melted chocolate. Mix on low speed until everything is combined.
- Add the powdered sugar or erythritol to the bowl. Start on low speed to prevent a sugar cloud, then gradually increase to medium. Beat until the sugar is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour in the vanilla extract and start with 2 tablespoons of milk. Mix until combined, adding more milk a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Give your frosting a taste! Adjust sweetness if needed by adding more powdered sugar or erythritol, and adjust the consistency by adding more milk if it’s too thick.
- Once your Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting is ready, use it to frost cakes, cupcakes, or even cookies.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Spatula
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Storage container
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for a smooth, creamy texture.
- Adjust cocoa powder amount to make the frosting more or less chocolatey.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute vegan cream cheese and vegan butter.
- Store frosting in an airtight container in the fridge up to one week or freeze up to three months.
- If frosting is too thin, add more powdered sugar or chill to thicken.