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A vanilla cupcake topped with chocolate frosting.
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Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting with Cocoa Powder

Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
This 5 Minute Rich Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect recipe for you! It's quick, easy, and absolutely delicious. The frosting is made with cocoa powder and is thick, creamy, and has a slightly tangy flavor that comes from softened cream cheese, making it the perfect way to top any dessert!
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz (226.8 g) cream cheese, 1 block at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (113.5 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar
  • ½ cup (43 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tbsp (0.5 tbsp) milk

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of a hand or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the 1 block cream cheese and the 1/2 cup unsalted butter and mix on low- medium speed for 2-3 minutes until fully creamed.
  • Stop and scrape down the mixer. Add in the 4 cups powdered sugar, the ½ cup cocoa powder, ½ tsp vanilla extract and ½ tbsp milk.
  • Mix on low speed working your way up to medium speed as the sugar mixes in.
  • Mix for 2-3 mins more until fully mixed, light, and fluffy.
  • Use it to frost a cake or cupcakes!

Notes

YIELD

This frosting makes enough to frost 12-15 cupcakes or fill and frost a 2 layer 8" cake.

STORAGE AND FREEZING

Once whipped together, the frosting can sit out at room temperature in a bowl for a few hours. After that, it's best to store chocolate cream cheese frosting in the fridge in an airtight container.
To store chocolate cream cheese frosting in the fridge: Transfer the frosting to a piping bag or an airtight container. Store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
To freeze chocolate cream cheese frosting: Transfer the frosting to a freezer-safe bag. Remove as much air as possible, then seal and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before using
Serving: 1portion, Calories: 299kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 39mg, Sodium: 62mg, Potassium: 84mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 40g, Vitamin A: 491IU, Calcium: 26mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Frosting
Author: Sam Adler
Cuisine: American
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