Chocolate Whipped Cream Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Chocolate Whipped Cream Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for topping cupcakes or layer cakes, this decadent frosting is a chocolate lover’s dream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Frosts 12 cupcakes or 1 two-layer 8-inch cake 1x
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until fully combined and fluffy.
- Whip the Heavy Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate cream cheese mixture in batches, mixing just until incorporated.
- Finalize Frosting: Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to frost.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- This frosting is great for piping and works well with cupcakes, layer cakes, or as a fruit dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
