Best 5 Minute Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

The smoothest and creamiest chocolate cream cheese frosting.

5 from 1 vote

Best 5 Minute Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

This is the best chocolate cream cheese frosting because it takes just 5 minutes to make and results in the a rich and deep chocolate flavor by using only a few simple ingredients, including cocoa powder. It's a simple and fool-proof recipe that's worthy of your favorite chocolate cupcake recipe.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 273kcal

Author: Karissa Parrish

Equipment

Electric Stand Mixer
Rubber Spatula
Piping Bag

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (brick-style, not spreadable)
½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
½ cup cocoa powder
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

In the bowl of an electric stand mixer using the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter on high speed until completely smooth and creamy (about 1-2 minutes).
Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract and mix on low speed until combined (about 30 seconds).
Then increase the speed to high and beat for another 1-2 minutes (frosting should be light and creamy).
Use it to frost your favorite cupcakes and cake recipes!

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Notes

Room Temperature Ingredients: The cream cheese and butter needs to be at room temperature in order to create a smooth and creamy consistency. If you start with cold ingredients, you'll have a difficult time getting the frosting to come together.

Scaling The Recipe: The recipe as written makes enough to frost 12 cupcakes. If you want to frost a three layer 6-inch cake, then 1.5x the recipe. Or, if you want to frost a three layer 8-inch cake, 2x the recipe.

Baked Desserts: Make sure any dessert you use this frosting on is completely cooled before frosting. If not, the frosting will melt right off.

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