Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
This chocolate cream cheese frosting is perfectly sweetened with tanginess from the cream cheese and has lots of chocolate flavor from the dark chocolate and cocoa powder. Try this frosting on top of an air fryer cake!
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 184kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ounces dark chocolate chopped
- 1 brick 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 stick ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Place the chopped dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Set aside to cool.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until well combined and creamy– about 1 minute.
- Pour the melted dark chocolate into the cream cheese and butter mixture and beat until the chocolate is fully incorporated.
- With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Continue mixing on low speed until the dry ingredients are incorporated.
- Stir in the vanilla and salt and then increase the speed to medium-high and whip the frosting until light and fluffy– about 2 minutes.
- Use immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe makes enough to generously frost 12 cupcakes or a 9x13-inch sheet cake. If making a layer cake (two layer 8-inch or 9-inch), double the recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g