Chocolate Whipped Cream Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of this Chocolate Whipped Cream Cream Cheese Frosting. With a perfect balance of chocolate flavor and fluffy texture, this frosting is a delightful addition to any cake or cupcake.
- 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
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (cold)
- 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
- Beat Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cold cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add Ingredients: Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Continue beating until fully combined and fluffy.
- Whip Cream: Slowly pour in the cold heavy whipping cream while beating on medium-high speed. Whip until stiff peaks form.
- Finish: Use immediately to frost desserts or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Notes
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- This frosting is stable for piping and layering but best served chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
