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Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting (with Cocoa Powder)

Megan Weimer
This chocolate cream cheese frosting is rich, chocolatey, and tangy. It's made with cocoa powder and is perfect on cakes, cupcakes, and more.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert, Frosting
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 408.8 kcal

Equipment

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 226 grams unsalted butter room temperature
  • 226 grams full-fat cream cheese room temperature
  • 60 grams cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 600 grams powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Place softened butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer or electric hand mixer. Cream on medium speed until smooth.
    226 grams unsalted butter, 226 grams full-fat cream cheese
  • Mix in the cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt on low until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
    60 grams cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing it in on low speed 1 cup at a time until combined. Scrape down the sides between each addition so everything is fully mixed.
    600 grams powdered sugar
  • Increase the mixer to medium-high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy. If using for a cake, reduce the speed to low to remove air bubbles.
  • Spread the frosting on cakes and brownies with an offset spatula or add it to a piping bag with a piping tip for cupcakes. Enjoy!

Notes

1 serving in the Nutrition section is about ½ cup of frosting.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes-1 hour before using, then re-whip if needed.
Freezing: Transfer to a sealed container or freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and re-whip it with an electric mixer after thawing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 408.8kcalCarbohydrates: 53.9gProtein: 2.3gFat: 22.4gSaturated Fat: 13.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.9gTrans Fat: 0.6gCholesterol: 59.5mgSodium: 160.2mgPotassium: 107.4mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 49.8gVitamin A: 723.6IUCalcium: 29.8mgIron: 0.8mg
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