Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cocoa powder; optional 2 oz melted chocolate; 8 oz cream cheese or vegan cream cheese; 1/4 cup butter or vegan butter; 1 1/2 - 3 cups powdered sugar, or erythritol for keto; 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract; 2 - 4 tbsp milk of choice

Dessert

by becky
Created April 15, 2025
Imported from chocolatecoveredkatie.com

Prep Time: 5 minutes

How to make a basic chocolate cream cheese frosting recipe from scratch, perfect for cakes or cupcakes.

Ingredients

1/2 cup cocoa powder
optional 2 oz melted chocolate
8 oz cream cheese or vegan cream cheese
1/4 cup butter or vegan butter
1 1/2 - 3 cups powdered sugar, or erythritol for keto
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 - 4 tbsp milk of choice

Directions

Let cream cheese and butter spread come to room temperature. Beat all ingredients with an electric mixer or stand mixer (or by hand, which won’t be as whipped and fluffy but still works). If too thick, very slowly add more milk of choice. If too thin, add additional powdered sugar. Cover and refrigerate leftover frosting for up to a week.View Nutrition Facts