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Decadent chocolate cupcake with rich frosting and sprinkles on a white textured surface.

Easy Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Close-up of a smiling woman with curly dark hair sitting indoors at a cafe or restaurant.Amy Golden
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to balance the sweetness
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1/2 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder sifted

Instructions
 

  • Cream together the softened unsalted butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and free of lumps (about 2-3 minutes).
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  • Add the vanilla extract and salt to the creamed mixture. Mix on low speed until evenly distributed.
  • Turn the mixer down to the lowest setting and gradually add the powdered sugar, half a cup at a time, unless you want to experience a sugar snowstorm in your kitchen.
    Fine mesh sieve sifting powdered sugar over a mixing bowl of whipped cream; baking dessert ingredients.
  • Add the sifted cocoa powder to the bowl. Mix on low speed until the cocoa is completely mixed in. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl regularly.
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  • Spread or pipe on completely cooled cake or cupcakes.
    Cream-filled chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting being piped on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 55mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Easy Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
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