The Best Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: The Best Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Total time: 15 mins
Ingredients: 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 0.25 cup butter, softened; 4 tablespoons milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon

This chocolate cream cheese frosting recipe uses cocoa powder for a deep chocolate flavor. Cream cheese balances the sweetness with a tangy flavor, making it perfect for dark chocolate cakes.

Total time15 mins
Prep time15 mins
Yield3 1/2 cups frosting, 18

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Ingredients

4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
0.25 cup butter, softened
4 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

In a large bowl, beat together the confectioner's sugar, cream cheese, cocoa powder, butter, 3 tablespoons of milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until spreadable. If needed, beat in the remaining 1 tablespoon of milk. Frost your cooled cake or cupcakes by piping or spreading the frosting.

Nutrition

Calories: 268 kcal
Fat Content: 11 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 40 g
Sodium Content: 86 mg
Protein Content: 2 g
Cholesterol Content: 31 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 43 g
Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g