Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
I’ve been trying to master a few classic birthday cake recipes this past year, and this frosting is my favorite to pair with chocolate cake or cupcakes. It’s super easy, just sweet enough, and holds up really well if you want to make it ahead of time. I love it with my Chocolate Cake recipe—it’s become our house birthday cake recipe!
Ingredients You Need
To make this recipe, you’ll need:
Cream cheese (I like full fat)Unsalted butterPowdered sugarCocoa powderPure vanilla extractSaltMilk or cream
TIP: I use a lot less powdered sugar in this recipe than other similar ones (like 2 cups less!) and I find that both the texture and flavor are awesome.
Step-by-Step Process
Here’s a look at how to make this frosting. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe. TIP: I use a hand-held electric mixer to make this recipe since it’s the easiest way to get the ingredients mixed up in minutes.
Best Tips for Success
Use with my Football Cake, Healthy Vanilla Cupcakes, Easy Chocolate Cupcakes, Healthy Chocolate Cake.Be sure that the butter and cream cheese have time to soften at room temperature before you start blending. I usually set them out 2 hours before I plan to start if possible.Start with ½ cup powdered sugar and add additional to reach a sweetness you like. (I use 1 cup.)Add 1 tablespoon milk or cream at a time at the end of blending to reach your desired consistency.
I’d love to hear your feedback on this recipe if you try it, so please comment below and leaving a rating!
