Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce/226g) package cream cheese (softened); ¾ cup butter ((170g), softened); 1 pound powdered sugar ((450g)); ⅔ cup cocoa powder ((66g)); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon salt ((omit if using salted butter)); 1 tablespoon whole milk (optional)

Prep 15 min Serves 5 Source

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce/226g) package cream cheese (softened)
¾ cup butter ((170g), softened)
1 pound powdered sugar ((450g))
⅔ cup cocoa powder ((66g))
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt ((omit if using salted butter))
1 tablespoon whole milk (optional)

Steps

1
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, (or a large bowl with a handheld mixer), beat together the cream cheese and butter on medium speed until creamy, about 3 minutes.
2
Add the vanilla extract and salt, if using, and sift in half of the powdered sugar. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, just until combined.
3
Sift in the remaining powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds just until combined. Increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes until light and fluffy. If the frosting is too thick or dry, add the milk 1 teaspoon at a time and beat until combined. Use immediately by spreading on cake or piping onto cupcakes.